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Esther Newton Made Me Gay

1.020221h 32mMovieDocumentary

Esther Newton was drawn to the drag scene as a student in the 1950s. Identifying as both butch lesbian and between genders, she felt a kinship with the queens; what the feminine clothing society expected her to wear felt like a form of…

DirectorJean Carlomusto
WriterJean Carlomusto
ProducersJean Carlomusto·Shanti Avirgan

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 2 other countries

Esther Newton Made Me Gay isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jean Carlomusto

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Esther Newton
Self
LF
Louise Fishman
Self
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Amber Hollibaugh
Self
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Holly Hughes
Self

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