The Joy Of Disco
2012, English. Directed by Benjamin Whalley.
A film about how a much-derided music actually changed the world.
A film about how a much-derided music actually changed the world. Between 1969 and 1979 disco was born through gay liberation, female desire in the age of feminism and led to the birth of modern club culture before taking the world by storm. This in turn led to the 'Disco Sucks' movement and the inevitable backlash. With contributions from Nile Rodgers, Robin Gibb, Kathy Sledge and Ian Schrager.
- Runtime
- 0h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Benjamin WhalleyDirector
- Alexis PetridisSelf
- Ian LevineSelf
- Alan JonesSelf
- Bob ColacelloSelf
- Randy JonesSelf - Village People (archive footage)
- Felipe RoseSelf - Village People (archive footage)
- Alex BrileySelf - Village People (archive footage)
- Victor WillisSelf - Village People (archive footage)
- David HodoSelf - Village People (archive footage)
- Glenn HughesSelf - Village People (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 2 March 2012
- Country
- United Kingdom
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The Joy Of Disco runs 59 minutes (0h 59m).
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The Joy Of Disco is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Joy Of Disco isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 March 2012. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Joy Of Disco?
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Who directed The Joy Of Disco?
The Joy Of Disco (2012) was directed by Benjamin Whalley and stars Alexis Petridis, Ian Levine, Alan Jones.