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Gladys Bentley: Drag King of the Harlem Renaissance

A gender-bending, famed blues musician and drag king who was a part of the Harlem Renaissance. She performed with drag queens and openly loved women, until later in life when she was pressured to conform to 1950s social standards.

English
  • Originally Aired June 25, 2021
  • Runtime 5 minutes
  • Network PBS
  • Created September 7, 2024 by
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