The Gerbil Up Richard Gere's Butt
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Richard Gere's Cultural Impact and the AIDS Crisis
This chapter examines Richard Gere's pivotal role in the play 'Bent' against the backdrop of 1980s societal challenges, particularly the persecution of gay individuals during the Holocaust and the AIDS crisis. It highlights how these historical contexts influenced cultural perceptions of the LGBTQ+ community during a time of widespread fear and ignorance.
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