The Disco Years 1991

Runtime

30 mins

Language

English

English

Tom Peters reflects on 1978, the year he left high school’s closet. His mother pushes him toward girls and forces him into disco‑dancing lessons. A bond with Matt becomes love, then shatters as Matt spews homophobia. When Matt and his girlfriend attack a teacher, Tom joins before confronting his silence. Rising tension with mother drives him to disco.

Tom Peters reflects on 1978, the year he left high school’s closet. His mother pushes him toward girls and forces him into disco‑dancing lessons. A bond with Matt becomes love, then shatters as Matt spews homophobia. When Matt and his girlfriend attack a teacher, Tom joins before confronting his silence. Rising tension with mother drives him to disco.

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