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Stayin’ Alive
Episode 3 of 3
By the end of the 1970s, disco seemed untouchable. But it was about to face a violent backlash that almost destroyed it.
At the end of the 1970s, the founding principles of disco – queerness, diversity and feminism – were coming under increasing attack from a predominantly white, straight, rock-loving audience.
By the summer of 1978, disco appeared untouchable, but mass marketing and rampant commercialism were beginning to turn the tide. A glut of bad disco singles and the perceived elitism of clubs like Studio 54 fuelled a surge in anti-disco feeling. This is the story of how disco died - and where it went.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Director | Shianne Brown |
Series Producer | Catherine Abbott |
Executive Producer | Alexander Leith |
Broadcasts
- Sat 23 Dec 2023 22:00
- Fri 21 Jun 2024 23:35