Jewel's Catch One
Jan 07, 2017 | IMDB 7
84 min Watch NowDocumentary
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.
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IMDB 7.8 | Nov , 2014
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IMDB 6 | Jun , 1972
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IMDB 6 | Oct , 2023
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 2026
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IMDB 0 | Aug , 2005
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IMDB 7 | Feb , 1973
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IMDB 6.7 | Jan , 2005
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