Continental (2013)

Sex, politics, celebrities... and more sex

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 32M

Director : Malcolm Ingram

Synopsis

A stylish and thoughtful examination of the infamous Continental Baths NYC circa 1968-1976. Told by the people who were there.

Actors

Holly Woodlawn
Holly Woodlawn
Herself

Crews

Malcolm Ingram
Malcolm Ingram
Director

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