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Chicago House Music Documentary Shines at Sundance Premiere

1/30/2025

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Chicago's vibrant house music scene, often overshadowed by New York's hip-hop, is finally getting the spotlight it deserves. Directors Elegance Bratton and Roger Ross Williams are set to unveil its rich history and influence in their documentary, “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House Music,” which premiered at Sundance, celebrating the legacy of the legendary 1986 anthem.

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Story summary

Chicago's vibrant house music scene, often overshadowed by New York's hip-hop, is finally getting the spotlight it deserves. Directors Elegance Bratton and Roger Ross Williams are set to unveil its rich history and influence in their documentary, “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House Music,” which premiered at Sundance, celebrating the legacy of the legendary 1986 anthem.