November 12th 9:20pm – Les Avants-Postes
MAESTRO
The Beginnings of House Music and Its Devotees
Josell Ramos · 2005 · 89’ · USA
In early 1980s New York, Larry Levan, David Mancuso, Nicky Siano, Frankie Knuckles, and François K were the DJs who would forever transform our dance floors. Grab a cold beer and revel in the early days of House Music.
The Paradise Garage, the Sanctuary, and the Loft would become the new churches of this musical genre, and Maestro’s incredible crew would celebrate the lives of its followers: Black, white, LGBTQI+, straight, men, women, old, young… everyone.
By retracing the origins of underground dance through the testimonies of those who lived it, this film offers a deep understanding of the intense lifestyle. Insightful, full of humor, joy, and emotion… this is the cult film about this fiery period.
Unmissable!