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Maestro [DVD]

Larry Levan (Actor), David Mancuso (Actor), Josell Ramos (Director, Writer) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars 39 ratings
IMDb7.1/10.0
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Format NTSC, Dolby, Color, DVD
Contributor Danny Tenaglia, Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Tony Humphries, Nicky Siano, Francis Grasso, Josell Ramos, Danny Krivit, David Mancuso, Louis Vega, Jellybean Bentez, Franois Kevorkian, Joaquin Joe Claussell See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 29 minutes
Color Color

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 6.4 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Josell Ramos
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Dolby, Color, DVD
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 29 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ July 26, 2005
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Larry Levan, David Mancuso, Frankie Knuckles, Nicky Siano, Francis Grasso
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Sanctuary
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0009X76ZU
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Josell Ramos
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 39 ratings

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Customers appreciate the documentary's historical content, with one noting it does a great job of documenting the beginning of house music. The bonus interviews receive positive feedback, and one customer describes it as a brilliant television documentary. The footage quality is praised, with one customer highlighting the vintage footage. However, the music content receives mixed reviews, with several customers noting there aren't enough songs throughout the piece.

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4 customers mention "History"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the historical content of the movie, with one customer noting its great job of documenting the beginning, while another mentions it brings back great memories.

"...in the NY scene. Loved the history. It also Reminded me of the time I Danced in the circles at the bar...." Read more

"love the movie! Great memories secured forever, modern times have tried to recapture the magic in a bottle, but they fall short by SO MUCH!" Read more

"Ramos does a great job of documenting the beginning of the underground Black gay club scene in New York City. For me it was nostalgic...." Read more

"Interesting but Missing something..." Read more

4 customers mention "Interview quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the bonus interviews included in the DVD.

"...There is just the right amount of interviews, music and dance to keep the movie flowing nicely. It is amazing! Buy it now." Read more

"...Just enough stuff on Larry and those who produced the milieu of that period...." Read more

"...However, the bonus interviews were really good. The creativity is there in the documentary, but just not enough music." Read more

"...For me it was nostalgic. Great footage and interviews. Kudos to Ramos for putting this project together on film." Read more

4 customers mention "Movie quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the movie's quality, with one describing it as a brilliant television documentary.

"...Instead, I suggest a brilliant television documentary called "pump up the volume" (History of House Music)...." Read more

"...to know about house music and how the scene was born then please watch this masterpiece. The editing and filming is of superior quality...." Read more

"great dvd! Nice history of the start or club music as well as the house music scene in the U.S!!!..." Read more

"love the movie! Great memories secured forever, modern times have tried to recapture the magic in a bottle, but they fall short by SO MUCH!" Read more

3 customers mention "Footage quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the vintage footage in the movie.

"...I love the old footage from the club, and the information about other places like "The Loft"...." Read more

"l love the vintage footage, but some of the video from paradise garage party goers are from the later years ( the johnny come lately crowd ) who do..." Read more

"Old School revisited..." Read more

5 customers mention "Music quality"3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the music quality in the documentary, with some praising it as the best House music documentary while others feel it lacks sufficient musical content.

"Probably the best documentary of House music that I've ever seen!!!!!!!!..." Read more

"...The movie started with "Disco Circus", but it had very few songs through out the piece to really take you back...." Read more

"A must-have for house music aficionados and those looking into the 70's-80's NYC club scene...." Read more

"...If not, there is too much talk about the characters and not enough about the music. However, the bonus interviews were really good...." Read more

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  • Amazonica
    5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best documentary of House music that I've ever seen
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2014
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    Probably the best documentary of House music that I've ever seen!!!!!!!! This is totally inspiring, and if you are a DJ, then you need to get this!!!!!! Of particular interest to me was the interview (under special features section) with Mancuso of The Loft, and some of the secrets behind how he designed his sound system. This is totally worth ever penny you will ever spend. TWO BIG THUMBS UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • oldschooltonewschool
    5.0 out of 5 stars top notch
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2013
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    a dvd documentary about electronic music rarely contains gold and is generally poorly released, but this one is... an absolute must-have! everything, every word, every second is worth the purchase. no way to avoid buying this one if you like being an educated club head. the only negative point is that there's no subtitles at all, not even english ones and i must admit that it sucks, because it's the only thing missing to reach the perfection.
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  • C. Menoni
    1.0 out of 5 stars ...disillusioned
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2005
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    I was eagerly awaiting to get hold of this DVD since I have missed to see the movie in my country. Especially because

    I am a 12" vinyl collector of vintage disco and classic house.

    To make it short, the DVD is one big disapointment!!

    The documentary is not expressing the soul and heart of this important period of underground dance music history.

    The bottom line about this dance culture is MUSIC.

    Maestro is just about talking...

    Its just not understandable that the whole documentary is underlined with basically just one good song of the mid 80ies period (Master C&J - Face it).

    The picture may be of interest for people who used to spend

    regular weekends at the loft and paradise-garage. All

    others will just find it boring.

    Instead, I suggest a brilliant television documentary called "pump up the volume" (History of House Music). Its packed with fantastic underground music from disco to house. Its expressing the same message and gives even more background information. But more important it carries the love, excitement and joy for vintage black american underground dance music.
    11 people found this helpful
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  • A Chief Investment Officer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but Missing something
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2006
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    Coming from Chicago, being a DJ, and who loves house and dance music, we always heard of Paradise Garage and Larry Levan, and of course, Frankie Knuckles, but this should have been called the Larry Levan story. I love the old footage from the club, and the information about other places like "The Loft". What is missing is what made all this clubs so special......THE MUSIC!!!!!! The movie started with "Disco Circus", but it had very few songs through out the piece to really take you back. They should have gotten at least some of the Salsoul collection movie the movie along. I wanted to love it, but it's ok.
    9 people found this helpful
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  • JNICE
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Real Circles in The undergound
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2005
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    I am from the Soundfactory Bar(Wednesday nights) , Club shelter,The redzone era..

    This DVD for me was a mind opening experience of the innovators

    in the NY scene. Loved the history. It also Reminded me of the time I Danced in the circles at the bar. I would have loved for them to have continue on to the era I was in, but maybe that Could be done on the next dvd a part 2?? So If you are a dancer or Dj and you want to know the history of House/underground movement this is a must see. P.S. I literally got up at the end when the credits where flowing and started dancing. The Spirit was still In me!!!!!!
    7 people found this helpful
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  • felix ortiz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic NY Club Scene
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014
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    l love the vintage footage, but some of the video from paradise garage party goers are from the later years ( the johnny come lately crowd ) who don't reflect or capture the true vibe of the "garagers" who partied from the late 70s to early/mid 80s. Nonetheless the overall video captures a period in NY club history which is undeniably priceless!
    One person found this helpful
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  • SHOPB
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is what it is....
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2008
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    If you want to know about house music and how the scene was born then please watch this masterpiece. The editing and filming is of superior quality. I am happy to see someone put some much care and work into this sub-culture. There is just the right amount of interviews, music and dance to keep the movie flowing nicely. It is amazing! Buy it now.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Thomas C. Renouf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Know the Roots of Modern Dance Music
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2005
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    Rare footage of Larry Levan at the Garage, Nicky Siano at the Gallery (in the early '70's!), and David Mancuso at the Loft creates the backdrop for an artistic foray into the world of underground disco. Looking beyond the cliches about 70's disco music, "Maestro" brings to life many of the personalities that made dance music what it is today. In addition, this film incorporates camera angles and editing which create a palpable atmosphere of intimacy.
    One person found this helpful
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