Studio One Forever plot
"The extraordinary story of America's first gay disco"
From 1974 to 1994, Studio One and live music venue The Backlot became symbols of hope and community for gay men. Amidst the rise of the gay rights movement, the heyday of disco, and the devastating AIDS crisis, the club offered a sanctuary against widespread homophobia and police oppression. It was the place where legends like Liza Minnelli and Eartha Kitt performed and where rising stars like Roseanne Barr and Rosie O'Donnell launched their careers. 26 years later, as West Hollywood faces the demolition of this building, a community protest is emerging to preserve its history.