Discover House Music's Roots

The documentary "Move Ya Body: The Birth of House" had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2025, and now it's coming to the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts in Brighton on Sunday, 15 November 2026. Directed by Elegance Bratton, this 92-minute documentary film follows the story of how house music was born, mixing archival footage, interviews, and cinematic recreations to dive into this pivotal moment in music history.

The film is an American documentary, in English, and has received a score of 7.2/10 on IMDb and 62% on Rotten Tomatoes. It has also received 2 nominations. Critics have noted that while the film's execution is relatively standard, it distinguishes itself in the music documentary landscape.

Tickets are with the button beside the article. The documentary explores the rise of house music from Chicago's underground scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and how music brought people together at a time of intense division. However, some viewers have noted that the film feels overloaded, tackling multiple themes such as racism, homophobia, and gentrification, which can make it feel like an unsatisfying history lesson rather than a cohesive narrative.