Sylvester: Mighty Real
12m·Documentary
Directed by Tim Smyth·2002
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NA/10 avgNo member ratings yetA 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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 SylvesterSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Martha WashSelf | Self |
 RuPaulSelf | Self |
 Patti LaBelleSelf | Self |
 John WatersSelf | Self |
| FFayette HauserSelf | Self |
| JJim FourattSelf | Self |
| PPeter MintunSelf | Self |
| GGilbert BakerSelf | Self |
 Izora Rhodes-ArmsteadSelf | Self |
| JJeanie TracySelf | Self |
| TTerri HinteSelf | Self |
| LLetha HurdSelf | Self |
| CCal EllisSelf | Self |
| TTony EliteSelf | Self |
 Joan RiversSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
| MMarty BlecmanSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
| TTim McKennaSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |