Carol Doda Topless at the Condor plot
In 1964, Carol Doda, a cocktail waitress from San Francisco, became one of the city's most popular entertainers after making her debut as America's first topless dancer. This documentary tells the story of the fresh-faced girl next door who defied custom and the law by dancing atop a white baby grand piano and turning a North Beach nightclub into the city's second most popular tourist attraction after the Golden Gate Bridge. Meanwhile, Doda's very public use of silicone to enlarge her breasts launched a new industry. The filmmakers explore Doda's life and legacy and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the vibrant and sometimes scandalous world of North Beach.