Sylvester: Mighty Real

A short documentary about the Disco legend Sylvester. Sylvester James began as a child gospel singer and sashayed past barriers of race and sexual identity to become the definitive anthemist of disco and dance soul. With a vibrant falsetto and genderbending persona, he redefined what it means - on stage and in life - to be "mighty real." This documentary will restore to the spotlight a pivotal performer whose music defined an era and whose influence is still felt by dozens of current vocalists.

Cast

Sylvester

Martha Wash

RuPaul

Patti LaBelle

John Waters

Fayette Hauser

Jim Fouratt

Peter Mintun

Gilbert Baker

Izora Rhodes-Armstead

Jeanie Tracy

Terri Hinte

Letha Hurd

Cal Ellis

Tony Elite

Joan Rivers

Marty Blecman

Tim McKenna