As Gloria Gaynor Doc Heads To Tribeca, Director Betsy Schechter Testifies How She Survived The Twists & Turns Of Eight-Year Process – Watch

It was a moment that Schechter said shed never forget.

Gaynor expected to do the same thing whenGloria Gaynor: I Will Survivepremieres at the Tribeca Festival on Friday.

The film has been a labor of love for Schechter, who runs Storyville Entertainment.

Working on Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive was an incredibly unique experience for me.

I wore many hats, having directed, produced and self-funded this film.

In between finishing her album and touring worldwide, Gloria underwent surgery to avoid potential paralysis.