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The Legend of Cool Disco Dan

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8.11 h 32 min2013NR
Cool "Disco" Dan is a mascot of Washington DC. Newspapers, politicians, and the general public championed him but no one knew him or his story. This movie is a historical one that cracks the mystery of DC's most underground cult character.
Directors
Joseph Pattisall
Starring
Cool "Disco" DanDanny HoggHenry Rollins
Genres
DramaDocumentary
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English [CC]
Audio languages
English
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Supporting actors
Marion Barry
Producers
Roger Gastman
Studio
Gravitas Ventures
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4.9 out of 5 stars

23 global ratings

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zeakReviewed in the United States on February 6, 2016
3.0 out of 5 stars
REAL DC
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A very good look at Chocolate City when it was strong fun and VERY dangerous at the same time.There was more unity among neighbors and people in general.But also heart breaking to look back on the immediate effect of crack cocaine in the black community.....And a man with great talent searching for a identity....Also a great look back at go god " golden" era that has a very strong resurgence in a town that is becoming chocolate chip or chuck depending on what part of town you live in.With the go go being appreciated on a show by show basis...This is definitely worth purchasing to see DC.....this is not about Washington its about DC...the people
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John A. KristiansonReviewed in the United States on February 19, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars
Red Line to DC
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Anyone who rode public transportation in DC in the 1980s and 1990’s (and maybe up to 2010) was most likely familiar with “Cool Disco Dan’s iconic tag. I rode the Red LIne from Silver Spring to downtown, and you could not travel more that 100 ft without seeing his tag. So when I saw this film was out there, I had to see who this guy was. Anyway, an amazing story of a very driven and regular guy, in a manner of speaking. But he wanted to be famous and he will be remembered by the people who saw his graffiti.
Also a great film of the action in DC when it was known by two monikers. “Chocolate City” and “Murder Capital of the US”. Anyway, recommed this film to people from DC who remember that time and place.
Matt PedersenReviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the epitome of DC culture in the 1980s and 1990s.
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RIP Cool Disco Dan. I’m glad one of his last “tags” has been preserved outside the Wilson Building. He was as DC as Gogo and Mumbo sauce.
Robblack_99Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cool "Disco" Dan is still cool in 2021
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Living in D.C. and the DMV in the late 80's and 90's this took me all the way back!
Go-Go GuyReviewed in the United States on September 23, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars
True History
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The True Real History of DC Go-Go. Watch is if you want to see the Real History of DC Go-Go and the Story of a True DC Legend "Cool Disco Dan"...
TjrReviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
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This was great...
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Bryan M. TalbottReviewed in the United States on April 10, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved it. I'm from the DC metro area
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I loved it. I'm from the DC metro area, so I may be partial, nevertheless I enyoyed it. A quality made film for sure
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Loraine B.Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars
Graffiti Art
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An excellent piece of DC and art history.
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