Documentary- Dark Sanctuary: The Story Of The Church

Label: Cleopatra

Released 3/14/2025

A feature-length documentary about the historic Dallas, TX Goth club - The Church, Dark Sanctuary exposes the incredible, shocking history of one of the longest running goth clubs in the U.S. as well as the world-renowned artists who performed there. Through interviews with world-famous music artists, local bands, and patrons, the film tells the story of the community that formed over nearly three decades of the legendary club's existence. The motto of The Church became "Enter Without Prejudice" meaning no matter who you are, how you look, how you dress, your sexuality, your gender identity, the color of your skin, your body type, all are welcome and embraced at The Church. Follow DJ in residence, Joe Virus, on his journey from aspiring musician to headlining the main stage for over 20 years and through the events of the global epidemic which lead to a neighborhood buyout from a multimillion-dollar real estate company, threatening to claim the beloved building at 2424 Swiss Avenue. Just what will happen when the deep south's premiere goth club of nearly thirty years stands on the brink of being lost forever?