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Masters of Drag: 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 21, 2021
  • Runtime 6 minutes
  • Special Position Airs before season 35, episode 8
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-14
  • Production Company PBS
  • Network PBS
  • Special is Critical to Show's Story Yes
  • Created September 29, 2023 by
    Bigmack3000
  • Modified September 29, 2023 by
    Bigmack3000