House Music: A Cultural Revolution
House music is a genre that connects, uplifts, and unites people. It resonates globally and is prevalent on the world’s biggest music stages. Born in Chicago, this sound developed during the turbulent 1970s when a group of predominantly gay Black artists, who faced constant harassment, pioneered a new type of dance music at underground venues. House music became the anthem of safe spaces, free from the racism and homophobia of the outside world, ultimately igniting a cultural and musical revolution.
Director: Barbara E. Allen
Cast
Frankie Knuckles
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Marguerite Harrold
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Steve Dahl
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Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release
- Jan 1, 2025
- Runtime
- 52m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Studios
- WTTW/Chicago
- Director
- Barbara E. Allen