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Jewel's Catch One

Jewel's Catch One

# ONE WOMAN, ONE CITY, ​NO FEAR, 42 YEARS
Documentary
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2017-01-07
⌚ Running Time: 84 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.0

Beloved Cast

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

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