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"Required Viewing...shows what freedom really looks like" says Film Threat - read all of the reviews!

A revolution started here. . .

Studio One Forever is the untold story of America’s iconic gay disco, a kaleidoscopic excursion into LGBTQ+ history through the lens of this groundbreaking club. Featuring songs by Donna Summer, Village People, Thelma Houston, Sylvester, Bronski Beat and more!

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Loaded with bonus features including the entire uncut interview with Chita Rivera, deleted scenes and commentary track with director Marc Saltarelli, producer Stephen Israel and comedy icon Bruce Vilanch!!



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Featured in People Magazine

Melissa Rivers details the story of the first AIDS benefit hosted by her mom Joan Rivers at Studio One amid death threats.

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The reviews are in for Studio One Forever

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Affectionate look back at LA's legendary gay club.

-The Guardian


"A very important piece of Los Angeles history."

-Wade Major, NPR Film Week with Larry Mantle


"Crucial... uncovers one of the first queer spots in Los Angeles that was loud and flashy instead of quiet and hidden."

-Film Threat


"Studio One Forever shows what freedom really looks like and why it can’t be allowed to be taken away again."

-Film Threat


A shimmering time capsule to this crucial piece of LGBTQ+ history.

-Queerty, Cameron Scheetz


"Studio One Forever is more than heady nostalgia but an entreaty to hold on to a history that changed LGBTQ+ life forever."

-The Reviews Hub - Richard Maguire


"Not just a documentary, but a document itself, one that preserves these memories."

Medium- Eric Langburg


"More than just a film, it is an indispensable resource...."

-Overly Honest Reviews by Chris Jones


"An emotionally overpowering documentary."

-The Queer Review


Its rich history is far beyond celebrity name-dropping, revealing the club's darker, racist moments.

-Chicago Reader


An important document of an era when queer culture was bursting – through the phenomenon of disco – into the mainstream.

-Los Angeles Blade


Another important addition to the ever-growing gay canon of vital stories about our community.

-Edge Media Network

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Red Carpet Special Event VOD Release Screening October 9th, 2024

CHITA RIVERA AWARDS 2024 NOMINEE Outstanding Direction Of A Documentary

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MEDIA LINKS

PEOPLE MAGAZINE feature story
PLAYBILL.COM - CHITA RIVERA AWARD NOMINATIONS
LINKS TO INTERVIEWS AND PODCASTS

MEET THE STORYTELLERS

click for PHOTO GALLERY OF THE CAST AND DISCOVER HOW THEY SHAPED THE STORY OF STUDIO ONE FOREVER

THE BACKLOT

Studio One's Backlot Theatre became the place to see and be seen in the 70's and 80's, attracting legends like Chita Rivera, Bette Davis, Jimmy Stewart and many more.

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LOGLINE & SYNOPSES

EXPERIENCE THE STORY OF STUDIO ONE- CLICK HERE

LOST HISTORY

A rescued photo on the verge of being discarded tells the story of Studio One.

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The Filmmakers

click for complete credits list

Director Bio

Click for bio of Marc Saltarelli

PARTIAL FESTIVAL LISTING

WORLD PREMIERE - OUTFEST LA 2023 - July 18

OUTSOUTH QUEER FILM FESTIVAL, August 10-13, 2023 WINNER Audience Choice Award

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL - October 2023 JURY AWARD NOMINEE!

FILMOUT SAN DIEGO - September 8, 2023 - WINNER Freedom Award

REELING CHICAGO - Nominated AARP Silver Image Award

OUT AT THE MOVIES INTL. FILM FESTIVAL - WINNER JURY AWARD

DANCES WITH FILMS: NYC - December 2023

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - January 2024 WINNER Best of Fest- Audience Choice

BFI FLARE LONDON FILM FESTIVAL - March 2024

RECENT FESTIVAL SCREENINGS:

USA Film Festival - April 20, 2024 Dallas, Texas

USA Film Festival presents Studio One Forever

OutShine Miami LGBTQ Film Festival - April 19, 2024

OutShine Miami - Winner Audience Award - Acceptance Video from Marc Saltarelli

BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ FILM Festival - UK Premiere- "Best of Fest"

March 21-22 (+Best of Fest screening March 24!) at BFI Southbank in the largest LGBT festival in Europe

Attitude Magazine- Studio One Forever one of 15 films to watch at BFI Flare!
what to see at BFI FLARE on Hero Magazine
One of 10 REVELATORY FILMS AT BFI FLARE SAYS AnOTHER MAGAZINE!
Londonist highlights Studio One Forever at BFI
COMPLETE LIST OF FESTIVALS WITH LINKS

GALLERIES

Photo galleries from our festival screenings.

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