Inside Studio 54

Documentary of the Week | Oct 5, 2018

The documentary “Studio 54” charts the rise and fall of the legendary nightclub and its creators, Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager. Filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer allows Schrager to tell his own tale, and uncovers never-before-seen footage capturing the club’s decadent spirit.

— Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers

For more information, click here to visit the official film web site.

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