Lucas Hilderbrand

Lucas Hilderbrand, a Professor of Film and Media Studies at UC Irvine and author of "The Bars Are Ours," dives into the roots of disco within the 1970s gay club scene. He reveals how venues like the Continental Baths and the Paradise Garage forged iconic DJ careers while shaping LGBTQ culture. The conversation illuminates the intersection of nightclub life and activism, celebrating the vibrant history of gay bars as spaces of refuge and creativity, ultimately highlighting how these venues not only influenced music but also defined identities.