Jewel and the Catch (1993)

Jewel and The Catch is a short documentary on LGBT activist Jewel Thais-Williams and her dance club, Catch One. Being the first African-American female club owner in the State of California, Jewel opened Catch One in the 70's and made it a thriving club that saw visits and performances by Madonna, Chaka Khan and other celebrities. It became a safe space for the African American LGBT community and eventually became a center for AIDS activism in Los Angeles during the 80's and 90's.