Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker

Nile Rodgers, a legendary figure in the music industry, has achieved sales of over 100 million records. As the co-founder, songwriter, producer, and guitarist for Chic, he was instrumental in shaping the sound of the 1970s during the disco era. Alongside his musical partner Bernard Edwards, Rodgers encapsulated the spirit of New York’s legendary Studio 54, producing a series of hits for groups like Chic and Sister Sledge. However, the very music that propelled Chic to fame also led to their downfall due to the ‘Disco Sucks’ backlash. What seemed like an end for Rodgers turned into a fresh start, as he went on to produce some of the most iconic tracks of the 1980s for artists such as Diana Ross, David Bowie, Madonna, and Duran Duran. This documentary profile features Rodgers in a captivating and candid interview, where he recounts his story of growing up in New York with Beatnik, heroin-addicted parents, picking up a guitar as a teenager, and honing his skills to become one of the most successful artists in the disco genre.