Watch Madams of the Barbary Coast

"The Madams of the Barbary Coast" is a documentary film that tells the scandalous and fascinating stories of the Madams, prostitutes and other "women of questionable virtue" who helped bring culture, beauty, and compassion to the gold rush era of San Francisco. Neglected by history, these pioneer women played a pivotal role in civilizing one of the most dangerous places in the world - San Francisco's Barbary Coast. "The Madams of the Barbary Coast" was awarded Best Historical Documentary by the 2005 New York International Independent Film and Video Festival as well as for Best Art Direction by the 2005 Golden Gate Fiction and Documentary Film Festival. Parental Discretion Advised. (This documentary version is for personal viewing only. Commercial group screening, classroom, or educational viewing is strictly not permitted with this version.)

Madams of the Barbary Coast is a 2008 documentary with a runtime of 56 minutes.