The Disco Years
Originally released in 1994. The Disco Years is a feature film. directed by Robert Lee King. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Matt Nolan, Gwen Welles, and Dennis Christopher
Synopsis
Tom Peters looks back to 1978, the year in high school that he came out of the closet. Tom's mom is both sweet and intrusive, urging him to take out girls. She also drags him to her disco-dancing lessons. His friendship with Matt becomes his first love, and then Matt turns on Tom with homophobic venom. Later, Matt and Matt's new girlfriend trash the classroom of an effeminate teacher with more vicious homophobia. At first, Tom joins in heaping scorn on the teacher, then he has to decide if it isn't time to open the closet door. A crisis of sorts ensues with his mom, and disco proves to be a balm.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1994
32 years ago
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Disco Years about?
Tom Peters looks back to 1978, the year in high school that he came out of the closet. Tom's mom is both sweet and intrusive, urging him to take out girls. She also drags him to her disco-dancing l...
Who directed The Disco Years?
The Disco Years was directed by Robert Lee King.
How long is The Disco Years?
The Disco Years has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was The Disco Years released?
The Disco Years was released on January 1, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Disco Years?
The main cast of The Disco Years includes Matt Nolan, Gwen Welles, Dennis Christopher, Russell Scott Lewis, Robin Michele Stewart.