Wicked Queer 33
US PREMIERE
FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT
THROWBACK FROM
2017
Jewel's Catch One
Friday
Mar 31
@
10:30 pm
Wicked Queer 33
SHORT FILM PROGRAM
Jewel's Catch One
Friday
,
Mar 31
@
10:30 pm
Wicked Queer 33
US PREMIERE
WORLD PREMIERE
FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT
Jewel's Catch One
Friday
Mar 31
@
10:30 pm
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
With
Director C. Fitz
in person.
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.
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.
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#NonaHendryx Transformation
7
min
Content warning:
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.
DIRECTOR
Renee Sotile & Mary Jo Godges
COUNTRY
USA
LANGUAGE
English
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