House Music: A Cultural Revolution

Synopsis

House music is a genre that connects, uplifts, and unites people. It resonates globally and is prevalent on the world’s biggest music stages. Born in Chicago, this sound developed during the turbulent 1970s when a group of predominantly gay Black artists, who faced constant harassment, pioneered a new type of dance music at underground venues. House music became the anthem of safe spaces, free from the racism and homophobia of the outside world, ultimately igniting a cultural and musical revolution.

Director

Barbara E. Allen

Written by

Gail Felicia Baker

Studio

WTTW/Chicago

Released

1 January 2025

Genres

Documentary