Esther Newton Made Me Gay

Jean Carlomusto / USA / 2022 / 92 min / English without subtitles

DOCUMENTARY

Witness Esther Newton's journey as an octogenarian athlete, groundbreaking scholar, and butch lesbian. From her awakening to gay life in the 1950s to her impact on LGBTQIA+ activism and academia, Esther's story unfolds. With agility and passion, she paves the way for future queer scholars. A celebration of resilience in a world filled with obstacles.


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