One life-changing accident leads Shelly Baumann to use her settlement money to open a disco that becomes a key gay space in the United States.
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One life-changing accident leads Shelly Baumann to use her settlement money to open a disco that becomes a key gay space in the United States.
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Shelly Baumann, a young stripper in 1970, loses her leg in a parade cannon accident. With her settlement money, she opens 'Shelly's Leg,' a disco that becomes one of the first openly gay spaces in the United States. Located in a time of social change, the venue offers a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community. It fosters acceptance and celebration of diversity, marking a significant moment in the cultural history of the era. The documentary features interviews with patrons and friends, including Angela DiMarco and Kathleen Turner.
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Why Watch
- See how Shelly Baumann turned tragedy into a vibrant disco.
- Find out about one of the first openly gay venues in America.
- Meet the people who shaped the LGBTQ+ scene in the 1970s.
Did You Know
- Shelly Baumann lost her leg in a parade cannon accident in 1970.
- 'Shelly's Leg' became one of the first openly gay spaces in the U.S.
- The documentary is directed by Wes Hurley and runs for 16 minutes.
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What incident caused Shelly Baumann to lose her leg?
Shelly Baumann lost her leg in a freak parade cannon accident in 1970.
What did Shelly Baumann do with her settlement money?
She used her settlement money to create 'Shelly's Leg,' a disco that became one of the first openly gay spaces in the United States.
What role did 'Shelly's Leg' play in the LGBTQ+ community?
'Shelly's Leg' served as a refuge for the LGBTQ+ community and played a crucial role in fostering acceptance and celebration of diversity during its time.
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