Name: STUDIO ONE FOREVER
Start: 2025-03-22 19:00:00
End: 2025-03-23 04:00:00
Location: Eagle London

Eagle London in association with Kaleidoscope Film Distribution presents 'STUDIO ONE FOREVER'.

In this highly acclaimed documentary, experience the untold story of Americas first gay disco, a kaleidoscopic excursion into LGBTQ+ history through the lens of the groundbreaking club.

From 1974 to 1994, Studio One and its adjoining live music venue, The Backlot, became symbols of hope and community for gay men during tumultuous times. Amidst the rise of gay rights, discos heyday, and the devastating AIDS crisis, the club offered sanctuary from rampant homophobia and police oppression. It was where legends like Chita Rivera and Eartha Kitt performed, and rising stars like Roseanne Barr and Rosie ODonnell ignited their careers.

Fast forward 26 years, and as West Hollywood faces the demolition of this iconic building, a community uproar emerges to preserve its history. Through personal accounts, the documentary delves into Studio Ones story against the backdrop of a progressing gay liberation clashing with 80s conservatism and the escalating AIDS nightmare. Its a testament to an era, immortalising the clubs legacy for future generations.

This remarkable and celebrity-packed documentary features interviews with Chita Rivera, Bruce Vilanch, Sam Harris, Felipe Rose, Charlo Crossley, Melissa Rivers, Roslyn Kind, Lance Bass, Thelma Houston, Julie Budd and many more, accompanied with narration by Bruce Vilanch and David Del Valle. Plus, music by Donna Summer, Sylvester, Thelma Houston, Village People and Bronski Beat.

Saturday 22nd March 7pm-4am. Screening 7.30pm (96 mins)

Followed by a night of legendary disco classics from DJs Luke Howard and Martyn Fitzgerald.

Advance tickets 7
8 on the door
Eagle VIP members free (100% discount applied to in-app purchases).

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