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Jewel's Catch One

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Filmmakers explore the history of the oldest black-owned disco in America and of its owner Jewel Thais-Williams, who defied discrimination and hate for 42 years.

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Joshua Polanski Bay Area Reporter Jul 20
An extremely hagiographic pursuit genuine about its mission to convince viewers that the bar’s founder might actually be a saint. Go to Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade 12/21/2022
The sizzling soundtrack, a lively tribute to the disco era includes songs by Houston, Austin and Pointer... Go to Full Review Alexander Ryll Gay Essential 11/03/2018
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Jewel's emotional journey grew into a testimony of acceptance and staunch kindness, which proved to every single person who bared witness to its evolution that a kind soul with a resolute purpose knows no boundaries. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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C. Fitz

Director

CCH Pounder

Narrator

C. Fitz

Screenwriter

C. Fitz

Producer

Jewel Thais-Williams

Executive Producer

Michael Darrow

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Synopsis Filmmakers explore the history of the oldest black-owned disco in America and of its owner Jewel Thais-Williams, who defied discrimination and hate for 42 years.
Director
C. Fitz
Producer
C. Fitz
Screenwriter
C. Fitz
Distributor
Netflix
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 1, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 2, 2018
Runtime
1h 30m
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