Studio 54
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1h 39m
Directed by Matt Tyrnauer • Documentary • 2018 • US • English
Featuring Ian Schrager Steve Rubell, Norma Kamali
A haven of hedonism, glitz, and glamour, the infamous New York nightclub Studio 54 was the ultimate escapist fantasy until it imploded in financial scandal. With unprecedented access and a treasure-trove of rare footage, director Matt Tyrnauer's documentary constructs a vivid, glorious portrait of a disco-era phenomenon, and tells the story of two friends who stuck together through it all.
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