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I Was Born This Way

0% | Jun 05, 2025 | Documentary, Music

In 1977, Archbishop Carl Bean made history by recording his disco hit “I Was Born this Way,” celebrated as the world’s first gay anthem, and setting the stage for a revolution in queer music. All-star interviews with Lady Gaga, Questlove, Billy Porter, and Dionne Warwick, paint a portrait of a larger-than-life figure who left an indelible mark on the genre and paved the way for future generations of LGBTQ+ artists to find their voice in mainstream music.

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Daniel Junge
Director
Sam Pollard
Director

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Carl Bean
Self (archive footage)

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