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200027 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Sissy

200027 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Directed by Debbie Gittens in 2000, the film features black sisterhood members sharing their pride and identity within the gay community.

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Directed by Debbie Gittens in 2000, the film features black sisterhood members sharing their pride and identity within the gay community.

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In a vibrant gathering space, members of the black sisterhood express their pride and identity within the gay community. "Sissy," directed by Debbie Gittens in 2000, presents personal stories that reveal how this group has established a distinct culture separate from white gay norms. The film captures their glamorous lives and the declaration, "We are glamorous, we are here and we are queer." Through these narratives, the documentary reflects the richness of gay black identity and community.

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