Jewel's Catch One
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Jewel's Catch One (2017)

US Documentary

With four strikes against her (black, female, poor and a lesbian), our trailblazer, Jewel Thais-Williams, helped changed laws, save lives and influence communities across Los Angeles, California as she opened her legendary nightclub's door for 42 years.

🏳️‍🌈 C. Fitz's powerful documentary tracks real-world icon Jewel Thais-Williams and her historic Los Angeles nightclub, capturing a massive safe space for Black sáfic, lesbian, and gay partygoers over decades.

Cast

Thea Austin
Thea Austin Thea Austin Self
Jewel Thais-Williams Jewel Thais-Williams Self
Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone Sharon Stone Self
Maxine Waters
Maxine Waters Maxine Waters Self
Sandra Bernhard
Sandra Bernhard Sandra Bernhard Self
Jenifer Lewis
Jenifer Lewis Jenifer Lewis Self
Al Von Al Von Self
Gene La Pietra Gene La Pietra Self
Bonnie Pointer
Bonnie Pointer Bonnie Pointer Self
Evelyn "Champagne" King Evelyn "Champagne" King Self
Thelma Houston
Thelma Houston Thelma Houston Self

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