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1977: Anita Bryant's War on Gay Rights

1977: Anita Bryant's War on Gay Rights

FromSlate Presents: One Year


1977: Anita Bryant's War on Gay Rights

FromSlate Presents: One Year

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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Jul 8, 2021
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Description

Miami, 1977: Pop singer and orange juice spokeswoman Anita Bryant takes a stand against a local ordinance—and becomes the leader of a national anti-gay movement. Her campaign against gay rights, and the gay community's fight against her, would change America.
One Year is produced by Josh Levin, Evan Chung, and Madeline Ducharme. Mixing by Merritt Jacob.
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Released:
Jul 8, 2021
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