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American Masters

Masters of Drag

In this digital series, New York's sweetest drag diva Peppermint tells the story of pioneering American drag artists. In the process, she demonstrates how drag is a performance art form that has thrived in this country for generations, entertaining LGBTQ+ and general audiences alike, and providing the former with an important outlet of self-expression.

Gladys Bentley: Drag King of the Harlem Renaissance

Gladys Bentley: Drag King of the Harlem Renaissance

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Special | 5m 57s | Gladys Bentley was a musician and drag king who was a part of the Harlem Renaissance. (5m 57s)

Julian Eltinge: Female Impersonator of the Vaudeville Era

Julian Eltinge: Female Impersonator of the Vaudeville Era

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Special | 4m 45s | Julian Eltinge was a female impersonator who was once America's highest paid performer. (4m 45s)

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