Sylvester: Mighty Real

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.

Top Cast

Sylvester

As Self (archive footage)

Martha Wash

As Self

RuPaul

As Self

Patti LaBelle

As Self

John Waters

As Self

Fayette Hauser

As Self

Jim Fouratt

As Self

Peter Mintun

As Self

Gilbert Baker

As Self

Izora Rhodes-Armstead

As Self