Jewel's Catch One
Resending with BFI London Screening Info
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BFI London Screenings |
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| Saturday, Oct 08 |
18:30 |
Prince Charles Cinema |
| Sunday, Oct 09 |
18:15 |
Ritzy Cinema, Screen 2 |
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Visit to the Events Page on the BFI London website for more info.
If you cannot attend the BFI London screening and would like an online screener link, please email us.
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“Though some audiences may come to the film for the music of the time or the sentimental value the Catch may possess, 10 minutes in, they’ll be introduced to…Jewel, and how she gave of herself…When they wake up the next day, they’ll be inspired to do something in their own neighborhood, something to better the world.”
— The Los Angeles Times
Dear Buyers & Friends,
This film is easy to misjudge before viewing. I urge you not to do that. Jewel’s work has inspired communities as much as celebrities. She is a role model for us all, an example of how the individual can be an instrument of great change and ultimately unite black and white, gay and straight to the point where people eventually simply see and respect humanity.
Jewel’s story changes hearts and minds and demands to be seen for the betterment of our communities because most seeing it want to do more and when most do more, the world will be a better place.
As one of the subjects in the film notes:
‘This lady won. And her victory was a victory for every person—because it will be shown that racism will never win if good people are willing to stand up to bad people, and Jewel was that good person.’
All best,
Orly Ravid
Founder, The Film Collaborative
office: +1 (310) 312-3268
cell: +1 (323) 610-8128 |
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2016 | USA | 85 min.
Writer & Director C. Fitz
Producer C. Fitz
Executive Producers C. Fitz, Jewel Thais-Williams
Co-Producers Carmen Quiros, Stephanie Lincoln
Consulting Producer Tracy Mercer
Associate Producers Paul Fitzgerald, Jr., Pat Branch
Editors Kyra Dunn, Mike Darrow
Music Bonnie Pointer, Thelma Houston, Andra Day, KC and the Sunshine Band, Sylvester, Jennifer Holiday, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Thea Austin (Snap!), Peaches & Herb
Cast Sharon Stone, Madonna, Thelma Houston, Sandra Bernhard, Representative Maxine Waters, Jenifer Lewis, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Thea Austin, Bonnie Pointer
Narrated by CCH Pounder
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ABOUT THE FILM:
JEWEL’S CATCH ONE celebrates the legacy of a legendary Los Angeles nightclub, Catch One, and the life-changing impact its owner, Jewel Thais-Williams, had on her community Breaking down racial and cultural barriers and building the oldest black owned disco in America, Jewel’s story celebrates music, fashion, celebrities and activism that helped changed the course of our country.
The Catch became known as the unofficial "Studio 54 of the West Coast," infamous for being a welcoming place for people of all colors and backgrounds as Jewel fought tirelessly against racism, homophobia and hate for over 4 decades.
The club also served as a community center during the AIDS crisis as Jewel built organizations such as The AIDS MINORITY PROJECT and RUE’s HOUSE (first shelter for women with AIDS and their children). This documentary is packed with 40 years of music, untold history and exclusive interviews with celebrities, politicians, and people who were touched by Jewel’s community activism and vision to make Los Angeles a better city for everyone who lived there.
FESTIVALS
2016: Provincetown, Outfest, Urbanworld, BFI London
SALES TERRITORIES
The World
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MORE INFO:
thedancingpictures.com
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