Sylvester: Mighty Real

  • August 2002
  • 12mins

  • Documentary
  • Directed by

    Tim Smyth,

    Starring

    Sylvester,

    Martha Wash,

    RuPaul,

    Patti LaBelle

    ...

    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.