Riot on the Dance Floor (2014)

Plot

Riot on the Dance Floor captures the vibrant history of City Gardens, a legendary New Jersey club, through personal interviews and archival footage. It spotlights the club's charismatic promoter, Randy Now, while showcasing striking images from Thrasher Magazine’s Ken Salerno. The documentary explores the evolution of various music scenes, featuring acts ranging from Henny Youngman to Nirvana. It tells the tale of musical rebels and outcasts who discovered a sanctuary where creativity thrived, emphasizing the spirit of freedom and artistic expression that defined an era and united a diverse community.