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0.11. "I Need You to Lick Bush in '92": Whitney Skauge and The Beauty President

0.11. "I Need You to Lick Bush in '92": Whitney Skauge and The Beauty President

FromHistory is Gay


0.11. "I Need You to Lick Bush in '92": Whitney Skauge and The Beauty President

FromHistory is Gay

ratings:
Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jul 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We're bringing you a bonus episode as a post-Pride gift! Back in April, Leigh sat down with filmmaker Whitney Skauge (they/them) to talk about their new documentary short, The Beauty President. The Beauty President offers a glimpse into the story of Terence Alan Smith. In 1992, Smith, also known by his drag name, Joan Jett Blakk,  made a historic bid for the White House as an openly queer write-in candidate. In our conversation, we talk about the film, the impact of focusing on historically excluded folks in media, and the importance of visibility and disruption as protest in the midst of the AIDS crisis. Check out the trailer for The Beauty President by clicking here, and learn more about the film, upcoming screenings near you, and more on Breakwater Studios' website.  You can learn more about Whitney Skauge on their website, and follow them on Instagram at @whitneyskauge.
Released:
Jul 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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History is Gay is a podcast that examines the underappreciated and overlooked queer ladies, gents, and gentle-enbies that have always been there in the unexplored corners of history. Because history has never been as straight as you think. Follow us on social media! @historyisgaypod on twitter, historyisgaypodcast on tumblr, and subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts!