Queen of the Deuce

Chelly Wilson's remarkable journey unfolds in this compelling documentary, charting her transition from Holocaust survivor to a powerful figure in New York City's adult film industry during the 1970s. A Greek-born Jewish grandmother who celebrated Christmas, Chelly navigated her complex identity as a married woman who was openly gay. The film captures her astute business acumen as she carved out a niche on "The Deuce," the notorious 42nd Street, ultimately transforming her life and the landscape of adult cinema in a time of cultural upheaval.