Carol Doda Topless at the Condor (2024)

7.0/10 100 min Documentary

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.

Cast

Carol Doda

Self (archive footage)

Sly Stone

Self (archive footage)

Edie Sedgwick

Self (archive footage)

Andy Warhol

Self (archive footage)

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