Larry Kramer: Making Gay History

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Larry Kramer: Making Gay History

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Nov 23, 2021

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Eric Marcus interviews the legendary activist Larry Kramer (recorded January 26, 1989). Check out the Making Gay History podcast for more interviews with LGBTQ+ history makers.
LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and produced by The Advocate magazine, in partnership with GLAAD. @lgbtqpod

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Nov 23, 2021

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