Get Out! GAY Magazine – Issue 372 – June 20, 2018

I feel this chapter in the film is
a very powerful one that tells
a story FOR so many to our
future. With all our research
and collection of photos,
original and archival footage
crafting the four decades into
an 85-minute documentary took
about 2 years. The hardest part
for me was cutting the footage
and stories for time. However,
it was an amazing process and
we had a tiny amazing crew
of researchers, producers and
editors that helped me make
the 8 year journey the film it
is today. Being distributed by
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY, and on
Netflix, is a wonderful part of
finishing this film.
There is so much amazing
music in Jewel’s Catch One,
and fantastic interviews
with some of the greatest
artists of the disco era. In
addition, you have one of
the greatest actors of the
modern era, Sharon Stone,
who frequented the club and
tells of her experiences with
it. Interestingly enough, she
is one of the music sponsors
of the film. Tell me how that
came about!
Yes, Sharon Stone coming
on board to participate
and support the film was a
wonderful gift! Her voice as
a global advocate to raise
awareness about AIDS and
AIDS research (as well as a
patron on some nights) helped
tell the story of what a safespace
Catch One had become
for so many, and her interviews
shed light on the importance of
Jewel’s work in the Los Angeles
Black LGBTQ community
during the AIDS Crisis, plus how
important everyone’s individual
work (and giving back) can help
us all from a global perspective.
We are grateful for all of her
support!
IDINA MENZEL
Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre/
Laura Pels Theatre
111 West 46th Street
212.719.1300
roundabouttheatre.org
PHOTO BY JESSE DITTMAR