Jewel's Catch One, Mar 31, 2017 | Wicked Queer 33

Wicked Queer 33

With Director C. Fitz in person.

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Director

C. Fitz

Year

2017

Run Time

90

min

Country

United States

Language

English

PROGRAM Time

minutes

CONTENT WARNING:

JEWEL’S CATCH ONE documents the oldest Black owned disco in America and establishes the legacy of businesswoman, activist, and healer, Jewel Thais-Williams, who stood up against hate and discrimination for 42 years. The story of Jewel and “The Catch” celebrates four decades of music, fashion, celebrity, and activism that helped change the course of our country by breaking down racial, social, and cultural barriers. One of the original safe spaces for both the LGBT and Black communities, The Catch also served as a refuge for many during the AIDS crisis. As her club grew to become known as the “unofficial Studio 54 of the West Coast,” Jewel became a national model for how to combat discrimination and serve the less fortunate. The film is a lush visual and musical journey highlighted by exclusive interviews with Sharon Stone, Thelma Houston, Evelyn “Champagne“ King, Madonna, Sandra Bernhard, Thea Austin, Jenifer Lewis, Representative Maxine Waters and Bonnie Pointer. CCH Pounder narrates this historically important film.

This film is presented in English with English subtitles.

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#NonaHendryx Transformation

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Renee Sotile & Mary Jo Godges

7 min

English

USA

An original Labelle, Nona Hendryx was "B" before LGBT was a thing. A sexy force, Nona still puts the funk in funk. Exclusive concert footage! #Badassery Dir. Mary Jo Godges, Renee Sotile. 7 min. USA. 2016.

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