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Maestro

2003

89 minutes

Documentary

Overview

Maestro, tells the story of how a group of people found refuge and a call for life outside the mainstream. What evolved was a scene that set the ground work for what was to come in dance music culture worldwide, a rare insight into the secret underground world. It's the first time this story is told in a motion Picture, included in the film are pioneer dance music DJs and producers, "founding fathers", its center being Larry Levan, as well as high-profile DJs of today. Opting for a more personal and candid approach, MAESTRO shows the true history of the people through a realistic creative aesthetic. Tracing the underground's dance origin, MAESTRO brings out a real understanding of this intense lifestyle, and the lives they lived and died for. Written by Anonymous

Top Cast

Larry Levan headshot

Larry Levan

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David Mancuso headshot

David Mancuso

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Frankie Knuckles headshot

Frankie Knuckles

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Nicky Siano headshot

Nicky Siano

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Francis Grasso headshot

Francis Grasso

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Patricia Field headshot

Patricia Field

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Keith Haring headshot

Keith Haring

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François Kevorkian headshot

François Kevorkian

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Louis Vega headshot

Louis Vega

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Danny Tenaglia headshot

Danny Tenaglia

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Tony Humphries headshot

Tony Humphries

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Jellybean Benítez headshot

Jellybean Benítez

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Danny Krivit headshot

Danny Krivit

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Joaquin Joe Claussell headshot

Joaquin Joe Claussell

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Richard Long headshot

Richard Long

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Alex Rosner headshot

Alex Rosner

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Derrick May headshot

Derrick May

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Robert Clivillés headshot

Robert Clivillés

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José Padilla headshot

José Padilla

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Sven Väth headshot

Sven Väth

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Bob Blank headshot

Bob Blank

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Chip E. headshot

Chip E.

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Kenny Gonzalez headshot

Kenny Gonzalez

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