Sylvester: Mighty Real

Plot Summary

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 Self (archive footage)

Martha Wash Self

RuPaul Self

Patti LaBelle Self

John Waters Self