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201274 minNRdocumentary

6.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Wildness

201274 minNRdocumentary

6.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Since 1963, the Silver Platter bar in Los Angeles has been a sanctuary for Latin and LGBT immigrant communities, hosting a weekly party called Wildness.

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Since 1963, the Silver Platter bar in Los Angeles has been a sanctuary for Latin and LGBT immigrant communities, hosting a weekly party called Wildness.

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Wu Tsang

Wu Tsangdirector

Roya Rastegarwriter

Wu Tsang

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At the Silver Platter, a historic bar in Los Angeles, a weekly party called Wildness brings together diverse patrons from Latin and LGBT immigrant communities. Director Wu Tsang, along with DJs NGUZUNGUZU and Total Freedom, captures the vibrant atmosphere of this gathering. The bar narrates its own story, reflecting the creativity and conflicts that emerge within its walls. The film questions the concept of safe space, revealing the varied meanings it holds for individuals across generations.

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