Following the recent thread about the influence of disco, I thought I'd mention this film I've heard about 'Maestro'. It's going to have some advance screenings in London in February, just wondering if anyone has seen it yet and can offer a review, as it's already been shown at selected venues in the US and Europe. http://maestro-documentary.com/index.htm has a bit of information which I've included below. Cheers
Gary MAESTRO is a feature film documentary, 3.5 years in the making, it captures the intense experiences of the people who were responsible for underground dance music that influenced the world. MAESTRO takes you into the world of Larry Levan, Paradise Garage; David Mancuso, The Loft, as they formed the center piece within the underground culture as it evolved into dance music of today. This culture transcended musical genres and created magical, lasting moments, not only in clubs but also within the spiritual terrain of our hearts and psyches. These modern day maestros provided environments where our spirits, creativity, passion and diversity both thrived and flourished. They were so significant that without them, dance music today would be drastically different-worldwide. Most film documents of this movement have fallen short of its true story and impact to the world, providing us with a glossed over account of the time. Opting for a more personal and candid approach, MAESTRO shows the true history of its individuals. Tracing the underground's dance origin, MAESTRO brings out a true, candid and tragic understanding of this intense lifestyle, and the lives they lived and died for. It is far from mere nostalgia, this film is like the music and experiences it chronicles.
