The War on Disco
“The explosive sound that ignited a culture war”
Overview
The War on Disco explores the culture war that erupted over the spectacular rise of disco music. Originating in underground Black and gay clubs, disco had unseated rock as America’s most popular music by the late 1970s. But many diehard rock fans viewed disco, with its repetitive beat and culture that emphasized pleasure, as shallow and superficial. A story that’s about much more than music, The War on Disco explores how the powerful anti-disco backlash revealed a cultural divide that to some seemed to be driven by racism and homophobia. The hostility came to a head on July 12, 1979, when a riot broke out at “Disco Demolition Night” during a baseball game in Chicago.
Top-billed cast
- FFelipe Rose
- SSteve Dahl
- LLinda Clifford
- RRich King
- DDaphne Brooks
- JJefferson Cowie
- AAdam Greenfield
- RRay Smith
- JJoe Shanahan
- DDavid Logan
Crew
- Director
- Lisa Quijano Wolfinger
- Writer
- Rushmore DeNooyer
- Producers
- Nicole London, Rushmore DeNooyer, Cameo George, Susan Bellows, Lisa Quijano Wolfinger
- Production
- American Experience Films, GBH, Lone Wolf Media, Robert Stone Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is The War on Disco rated?
The War on Disco has an audience rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 votes.
Who directed The War on Disco?
The War on Disco was directed by Lisa Quijano Wolfinger.
When was The War on Disco released?
The War on Disco was released in 2023.
