Carol Doda Topless at the Condor
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.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Jonathan Parker, Marlo McKenzie
Actors: Benita Mattioli, Carol Doda, Charles North, Leslie Gilton, Pete Mattioli, Philip DerDevanis