Studio One Forever, Bruce Vilanche, Marc Sartarelli, Gay Disco, AIDS

Studio One Forever film director Marc Saltarelli with Hollywood Writer Bruce Vilanch tell MoviesandShakers about Scott Forbes and the history of first gay disco in Los Angeles, the celebrities who came to this hot spot in the 1970's, the Back Lot showroom and the AIDS crisis that took the lives of 10 thousand gay men who frequented the club. Austin Film Festival.

[@steve64586]

Thanks much appreciated - have a great day
Steve

[@TMendocino]

That you for this movie. I just texted my Sister and was reminded of the time we were waiting in line on the stairs to get in. It was her first time. I wanted to share my life with her. It is really sad for me to look back. I was in my 20's. Of the 20 guys that we hung out with, 17 were gone by 1990. I am married now to a wonderful man, we live in the Bay Area. I don't often look back, it is too painful. But this movie represents an important part of my life. For that I thank you.

[@moviesandshakers]

That is awesome!

[@steve64586]

Hi i am in New Zealand and would love to see this movie is it possible if so how

[@moviesandshakers]

Hi. We've checked 50 streaming services here in the States and can't find one that's showing this movie. Also looked for a place to buy or rent and not having much luck there either. If we find it available anywhere we'll let you know right back here. Thanks for reaching out.

[@adampaolseagram]

I was there for many years from the 70's till disco died ( was killed) but I could contribute tons of info. I had a friendship with the D J's. I went there to dance period. and dance I did. never drank alcohol, only water, but rarely missed a Friday or Saturday night for many years. It was a high light of my youth. I am eternally grateful that I experienced it, including The Backlot. I would signal the DJ's when the pitch of the music was off so they could adjust it. They told me that the energy was different and at a very high level when I danced. It was my intention to raise the vibe for everyone in the room.

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

The people who killed Disco are now Trump voters.
Actually, it's our fault for allowing them to think they killed it - the beat went on, but under an assumed name. We learned our lesson, and kept dancing.

[@colinchampollion4420]

​@Leftatalbuquerque It was NEW wave!🎉😂

[@moviesandshakers]

Thanks for sharing your experience.