ELEGANCE BRATTON | USA | 2025 | 1'32"

Out of the underground dance clubs on the South Side of Chicago, a group of friends turn a new sound into a global movement.

Move Ya Body: The Birth of House traces the emergence of house music in late 70s Chicago, born in the aftermath of disco’s violent backlash. Rooted in Black and queer communities, the film gives credit where it’s long overdue, shining a light on the basement parties and DIY visionaries who changed the way the world dances.

Blending archival footage with first-hand accounts, the documentary captures a cultural movement that transformed dance floors into a space of resistance and belonging. From its underground beginnings, it would go on to shape global music culture, carrying house music far beyond its Chicago roots.

Join us on the dance floor afterwards, with Castlemaine's much-loved DJ Jen Moore. Wherever her vinyl takes us, we promise, you won't be standing still.

“After watching this entertaining and nostalgic documentary, audiences’ most likely recourse may be to find the nearest club and spend the rest of their night dancing.”

Dwight Brown Film Critic

"Blows Up What You Think You Know About the Origins of Modern Pop Music" - Sundance

Contact the host of Move Ya Body: The Birth of House + DJ Jen Moore