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Lady Bunny on the echoes of Mae West in drag culture

Drag performer and artist Lady Bunny talks about Mae West's influence.

Lady Bunny on the echoes of Mae West in drag culture American Masters

Premiered June 29, 2023
Lady Bunny on the echoes of Mae West in drag culture

On February 6, 2019, iconic drag performer and artist Lady Bunny chatted with directors Sally Rosenthal and Julia Marchesi about actress Mae West's onstage persona and how she cultivated a legion of queer fans. Interview conducted for "Mae West: Dirty Blonde" (2020).

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