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Studio One Forever

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A beacon of dancing and freedom for gay men looking for identity in a world that saw them as outcasts, Studio One was a haven and the blossoming center of nightlife in West Hollywood. From merging the gay community and Hollywood elites like Bette Davis and Jimmy Stewart to being at the forefront of the LBGTQ+ rights movement and the fight against the AIDS crisis, the venue was more than just a disco, it was a movement.
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Cath Clarke Guardian It’s not as if it’s possible to re-bottle the magic of a club in its heyday, so why bother? But listening to the survivors will completely change your mind about preserving its status as a cultural landmark. Rated: 3/5 Oct 16, 2024 Full Review Andrea Thompson Chicago Reader It’s the third act that’s the most devastating, as various talking heads, both celebrity and civilian, recount still-lingering trauma and survivor’s guilt from the horrific ravages of AIDS. Sep 22, 2023 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall More breathing space might have allowed us to better take it in, but this is a vivid look at Studio One's history and legacy. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 29, 2024 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills This is a colorful flashback, even if those who've attended Frameline over the years may feel they've seen variations on its gist many times before. Oct 4, 2024 Full Review Manuel Betancourt FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) I wanted it to be more disciplined and to say something other than "This was an important venue." It just feels like lovely, engaging, sometimes insightful and sometimes fascinating anecdotes strung together. Sep 17, 2024 Full Review Wade Major FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) A very important piece of Los Angeles history. Sep 17, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Derrick R Many memories in that club. I hope PBS or similar picks it up, as an important historical document. "The Backlot" was main hangout, ( at 19yo. ) Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Stephen H A touching, powerful, and eye-opening window to a lost world. An important history that must never be forgotten lives through this film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A beacon of dancing and freedom for gay men looking for identity in a world that saw them as outcasts, Studio One was a haven and the blossoming center of nightlife in West Hollywood. From merging the gay community and Hollywood elites like Bette Davis and Jimmy Stewart to being at the forefront of the LBGTQ+ rights movement and the fight against the AIDS crisis, the venue was more than just a disco, it was a movement.
Director
Marc Saltarelli
Producer
Stephen Israel, Marc Saltarelli, Michael Alden, Lloyd Coleman, Alan Eichler, Loree Gold, Christopher Isaacson, Michael Roth, Gary Steinberg
Distributor
Gravitas Ventures
Production Co
Studio One Productions
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 13, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 8, 2024
Runtime
1h 36m
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