Trip down the rabbit hole of time to experience Dragstrip 66, a monthly underground nightclub in Silver Lake, Los Angeles that ran for an unprecedented 20 years (1993-2013). Dragstrip 66 was so much more than just a nightclub. It was a wellspring of creativity, it was a community of artists and survivors, and it was legendary.
When Dragstrip 66 opened its doors in January 1993, HIV/AIDS had decimated the LGBTQ community for over ten years. As new medicines soon offered hope to a community that was ready to celebrate living again, the club provided that platform at a safe space when it was needed most.
Featuring provocative live performances, cutting-edge dance music, and subversive drag, crossdress and masquerade, Dragstrip 66: The Frockumentary gives the audience an immersive experience that simulates the exciting and celebratory vibe of the club. The packed dance floor hosted everyone from anarchic queens and punk hipsters to grunge fans and A-list celebrities. And this radical, creative explosion of fun and freedom forever impacted the social landscape of LA, all prior to our social media age.
Dragstrip 66: The Frockumentary is a feature-length documentary that will chronicle the 20-year history of a nightclub space that set the stage for an embattled LGBTQ community ready to resuscitate gay/queer culture. Co-creators Mr. Dan and DJ Paul V. provided this all-inclusive space that blurred the lines between audience, performer, and sexuality that invited everyone to participate in its misfit-inspired magic.
The Documentary currently in production is being made by Phil Scanlon — Director/Producer and Paul Vitagliano as Co-director/Co-producer. We need to preserve our queer history and be able to tell our own stories, and in this present political climate we need to support the completion of this film more than ever
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Labels: 2023, documentary, Dragstrip66\, Frockumentary, Paul Scanlon, Paul Vitagliano, queer history, work in progress
