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Carol Doda Topless at the Condor
“Every city has a history. San Francisco has a legend.”
7.0 / 10• 2024• 1h 40m•R• English
Documentary
Storyline
On a fateful San Francisco night in the early '60s, Condor nightclub performer Carol Doda was lowered to the stage on a floating piano, topless. Word spread quickly, setting off a wave of controversy and delight, with raids soon to follow. There was even a trial for the new celebrity. Doda's dry wit and charisma made her an instant sensation of the night club scene: an empowered woman in full control. Or so it seemed.
Cast & Crew
Carol Doda
Self (archive footage)
LeadPM
Pete Mattioli
Self
BM
Benita Mattioli
Self
CN
Charles North
Self
PD
Philip DerDevanis
Self
LG
Leslie Gilton
Self
JM
Judy Mamou
Self
JM
Jimmy Mamou
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jonathan Parker's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Carol Doda Topless at the Condor is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
