Sylvester: Mighty Real

Released: August 27, 2002 (2002)

Runtime: 12 minutes

Genres: Documentary

A short documentary about the Disco legend Sylvester. Sylvester James began as a child gospel singer and sashayed past barriers of race and sexual identity to become the definitive anthemist of disco and dance soul. With a vibrant falsetto and genderbending persona, he redefined what it means - on stage and in life - to be "mighty real." This documentary will restore to the spotlight a pivotal performer whose music defined an era and whose influence is still felt by dozens of current vocalists.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Izora Rhodes-Armstead as Self
Age at release: 60
Patti LaBelle as Self
Age at release: 58
Sylvester as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 54
Martha Wash as Self
Age at release: 48
RuPaul as Self
Age at release: 41
Fayette Hauser as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Jim Fouratt as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Peter Mintun as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Gilbert Baker as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Jeanie Tracy as Self
Age at release: Unknown

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Joan Rivers as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 69
Terri Hinte as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Letha Hurd as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Cal Ellis as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Tony Elite as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Marty Blecman as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: Unknown
Tim McKenna as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: Unknown