Carol Doda Topless at the Condor (2023)

  • R
  • 10/10/2023 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 40m

Every city has a history. San Francisco has a legend.

Overview

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.

Jonathan Parker

Director, Writer

Marlo McKenzie

Director, Writer

Cast

Carol Doda's headshot

Carol Doda

Self (Archive Footage)
Pete Mattioli's headshot

Pete Mattioli

(Self)
Benita Mattioli's headshot

Benita Mattioli

(Self)
Charles North's headshot

Charles North

(Self)
Philip DerDevanis's headshot

Philip DerDevanis

(Self)
Leslie Gilton's headshot

Leslie Gilton

(Self)
Judy Mamou's headshot

Judy Mamou

(Self)
Jimmy Mamou's headshot

Jimmy Mamou

(Self)

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