Move Ya Body: The Birth of House

Sat 29th Nov
7.15pm
ARK
+Afterparty

A celebration of the new sound that emerged from the underground clubs of Chicago’s South Side, which sparked a global movement of joy, freedom and radical togetherness.

Just as disco was collapsing amidst a fiery backlash, young Chicagoan Vince Lawrence embarked on a journey that would change music history. From his father’s record store to the underground clubs of the South Side, Vince and a group of visionary friends experimented with drum machines and synthesizers, crafting a revolutionary new sound: house music. Elegance Bratton’s joyous film is an electrifying tribute to the pioneers who turned a local scene into a worldwide phenomenon. With rare archival footage and vibrant interviews, the film chronicles how house music transcended genre trappings to become a movement of liberation, unity and pure, undiluted bliss.

Join for drinks and dancing afterwards at HOFFs for the film afterparty! More details here.

In partnership with Margate Pride.

Screening details
Year: 2025
Director: Elegance Bratton
Country: USA
Language: English
Genre: Documentary
Run Time: 1hr 32mins
Start time: 7.15pm
Ticket prices
This screening is part of the FEATURE FILM pass

Advance: £8
Standard: £10

Combo tickets + after party

Advance: £12
Standard: £15

+ Booking fees

Unwaged & student tickets available on all events.

Please contact us for free carer’s tickets. 

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