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Directed by Valerie Kontakos
In Theaters & On Digital 05/24/2024
Queen of the Deuce
The unbelievable true story of Chelly Wilson, who escaped the Holocaust and built a porn cinema empire in New York City in the 1970s. Chelly was a Greek-born, Christmas-celebrating, Jewish grandma, who married men but was openly gay. This documentary charts her unlikely rise to wealth as a shrewd businesswoman on “The Deuce,” aka New York’s infamous 42nd Street.
The Daily Beast“An affectionate portrait of Chelly as a one-of-a-kind trailblazer . . . all while also providing a vivid snapshot of New York City during its daring and dangerous pre-sanitized era.”
Variety“Entertainingly relates the saga of a refugee from Nazi Europe whose American Dream was realized via 42nd St. raunch.”
Screen International“A fascinating, colorful portrait.”
POV Magazine“A wild story.”
awards & festivals
screenings
| Venue | City | Opening Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow Theater | Portland, OR | • 08/17/2024 |
| • = one-off screening |