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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.

Premise

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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

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

Release

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

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 58% of 12 critics' reviews are positive.[5]

Lovia Gyarkye of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "While relatively standard in execution, Move Ya Body distinguishes itself in a music doc landscape laden with artist hagiographies."[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Move Ya Body: The Birth of House". Impact Partners. 19 September 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  2. ^ Ravindran, Manori (June 29, 2023). "Hillary Clinton's HiddenLight Teams With Roger Ross Williams' One Story Up, Elegance Bratton for Disco Demolition Night Documentary (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  3. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 11, 2024). "Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  4. ^ "Move Ya Body: The Birth of House". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  5. ^ "Move Ya Body: The Birth of House". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  6. ^ Gyarkye, Lovia (February 6, 2025). "'Move Ya Body: The Birth of House' Review: In Compelling Music Doc, Elegance Bratton Explores a Genre's Black Queer Roots". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
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