A House Is Not A Disco
A House Is Not A Disco peers with empathy & curiosity into the present-day experiences of those who live, work, and pursue a season of pleasure in the world's most radically queer, homo-normative community: Fire Island Pines.
About the Film
A House Is Not a Disco takes you inside Fire Island Pines—one of the world’s most legendary queer playgrounds—where sun-soaked days, electric nights, and decades of history collide in a place that feels like paradise… but is far more complex beneath the surface.
Blending dazzling cinematography, rare archival footage, and vivid present-day storytelling, the film pulls back the curtain on a community that is as glamorous as it is deeply human. From beachside rituals to unforgettable parties, you’ll meet the personalities who define the Pines—and the voices challenging it to evolve.
As summer unfolds, so do the tensions: questions of identity, belonging, race, gender, and the future of a fragile coastal haven. Featuring powerful voices like trans activist Iman Le Caire, the film reveals a community in the midst of transformation.
All roads lead to the iconic Pines Party—a breathtaking explosion of music, beauty, and chosen family—where celebration and nostalgia collide.
Seductive, emotional, and eye-opening, A House Is Not a Disco is more than a portrait of a place—it’s a vivid glimpse into a world that continues to redefine what queer community can be.
Blending dazzling cinematography, rare archival footage, and vivid present-day storytelling, the film pulls back the curtain on a community that is as glamorous as it is deeply human. From beachside rituals to unforgettable parties, you’ll meet the personalities who define the Pines—and the voices challenging it to evolve.
As summer unfolds, so do the tensions: questions of identity, belonging, race, gender, and the future of a fragile coastal haven. Featuring powerful voices like trans activist Iman Le Caire, the film reveals a community in the midst of transformation.
All roads lead to the iconic Pines Party—a breathtaking explosion of music, beauty, and chosen family—where celebration and nostalgia collide.
Seductive, emotional, and eye-opening, A House Is Not a Disco is more than a portrait of a place—it’s a vivid glimpse into a world that continues to redefine what queer community can be.
Title
A House Is Not A Disco
Release
2024
Runtime
90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes)
Rating
Not Rated
Genre
Documentary
Directors
Brian J. Smith
Origin
United States
Language
English
United States
English
Creative Team
Creative Team
Director
Brian J. Smith
Producer
Jeremy Truong
Cinematographer
Eric Schleicher
Editor
Blake Pruitt
Cast
The Naughty Pines Boys
Cast
Iman Le Caire
Cast
Scott Bromley
Producer
Joseph Conforti
Non-Theatrical
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1. Request the Film
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Non-Theatrical
Purchase a community screening license to show the film anywhere, anytime -- or use Gathr’s Virtual Event Cinema. Add a charity from our database of all 2 million official US charities to create a fundraiser. Book Talent associated with the movie to program your post screening panel discussion. Search our platform for a venue, or add your own.
Request Screening
1. Request the Film
Provide your screening details on a straightforward request form. Utilize standard ticketing or host an Events on Demand™ film screening. Learn more
2. Confirm the Film
Once your film responds, review the booking terms, then confirm your booking - some films confirm instantly.
3. Screen your Film
Leverage Gathr's complete event management suite to handle ticketing, event reminders, product sales, film playback and more.
Are we able to screen the Film at a non-theatrical Venue such as a community center or church?
Absolutely! We can send you the correct format to screen the Film wherever the Screening happens to be.
Are we able to screen the Film in school for educational purposes?
Yes! Please email [email protected] to inquire about special educational licenses and pricing.
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