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Taking Back the Groove

A charismatic disco star from the Bronx, Richie Weeks, burst onto the scene with his chart-topping hit "Rock Your World", mesmerizing the dance community with his incredible musical abilities in the 1980s.

Bronx-born disco superstar Richie Weeks' hit song Rock Your World reached No. 1 on the dance charts in the 80s. Despite his talent, Weeks' music was exploited by white-owned record labels, depriving him of financial rewards. Weeks and his manager Jerome Derradji recount their efforts to reclaim the rights to Weeks' music and continue the fight to restore his legacy and share his music.

Info about Taking Back the Groove

Studio(s): Dial Tone Films

Originally Released: United States, Aug 13, 2023

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, Short