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Studio 54 was the epicenter of ’70s hedonism — a monumental magnet for stars, casual sex, and mounds of cocaine, a den of excess that defined its own rules. Matt Tyrnauer chronicles the rise and fall of this nightclub’s founders: two best friends from Brooklyn, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, who conquered New York City only to have it crumble before their eyes. With rare footage, a parade of colorful patrons and staff and honest interviews with Schrager himself, the film reveals how even the most culturally potent and transformative phenomena can be vulnerable and fleeting.
Matt Tyrnauer
Born in Los Angeles, Matt Tyrnauer is a writer, director, producer and award-winning journalist. His work has appeared in publications such as Vanity Fair, GQ and The New York Times. His recent films include documentaries Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008), which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, and Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2017).