Shelly's Leg
Synopsis
In 1970, an eccentric young stripper named Shelly Baumann loses her leg in a freak parade canon accident, then uses her settlement money to open 'Shelly's Leg' disco - one of the nation's first and most consequential openly gay spaces.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Hurley
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Atkins, Wes Hurley
- Original Title
- Shelly's Leg
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Hurley
Gary Atkins, Wes Hurley
Aaron Bear
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Wes Hurley
Director
Gary Atkins
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Wes Hurley
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Aaron Bear
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What is Shelly's Leg about?
In 1970, an eccentric young stripper named Shelly Baumann loses her leg in a freak parade canon accident, then uses her settlement money to open 'Shelly's Leg' disco - one of the nation's first and most consequential openly gay spaces.
Who directed Shelly's Leg?
Shelly's Leg was directed by Wes Hurley.
Who stars in Shelly's Leg?
The principal cast of Shelly's Leg includes Angela DiMarco, Kody Harvard, Steve Vanderzee, Andy Dopieralski, Kathleen Turner.
When was Shelly's Leg released and how long is it?
Shelly's Leg was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 16m.