Move Ya Body: The Birth of House

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Directed byElegance Bratton
Produced byChester Algernal Gordon
CinematographyLisa Rinzler
Edited by
  • Kristan William Sprague
  • Jeremy Stulberg
Move Ya Body: The Birth of House
Directed byElegance Bratton
Produced byChester Algernal Gordon
CinematographyLisa Rinzler
Edited by
  • Kristan William Sprague
  • Jeremy Stulberg
Music byJames Newberry
Production
companies
Release date
  • January 26, 2025 (2025-01-26) (Sundance)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Move Ya Body: The Birth of House is a 2025 American documentary film directed by Elegance Bratton. It follows Disco Demolition Night and the beginning of house music.

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2025.

In July 1979, Disco Demolition Night occurred, where records were destroyed featuring music primarily from Black artists, which led to the beginning of house music.[1]

Production

In June 2023, it was announced Elegance Bratton would direct a documentary revolving around Disco Demolition Night.[2]

Release

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2025.[3][4]

Reception

References

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