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US PREMIERE

FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT

THROWBACK FROM 

2017

Jewel's Catch One

Friday

Mar 31

@

10:30 pm

With Director C. Fitz in person.

Wicked Queer 33

SHORT FILM PROGRAM

Jewel's Catch One

Friday

,

Mar 31

@

10:30 pm

With Director C. Fitz in person.

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.
Director
C. Fitz
Year
2017
Run Time
90
min
Country
USA
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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min 
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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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