

Gays Against Briggs | Tribeca Festival Live Show
Jul 15, 2024
In a lively live taping at the Tribeca Festival, Eric Marcus, host of Making Gay History, and activist DeRay Mckesson join filmmaker Sam Feder and comedian Esther Fallick for a spirited discussion. They dive into pivotal moments in LGBTQ history, like the Briggs Initiative, and reflect on the complexities of visibility and activism today. Personal stories shine a light on challenges faced by the community, with humor woven throughout, culminating in a celebration of identity and the ongoing fight for rights and representation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Reflections on LGBTQ Activism and History
01:44 • 18min
Echoes of the Freedom Train: Reviving History Through Archival Voices
19:22 • 2min
Legacy of Resistance: The Briggs Initiative
21:13 • 4min
The Power of Protest and Truth-Telling
25:34 • 14min
The Power of Individual Advocacy
39:25 • 6min
Accountability in Local Governance and Civic Engagement
45:32 • 2min
Queer Visibility: A Historical and Contemporary Lens
47:08 • 11min
Trans Rights in the Crossfire
58:33 • 11min
Journey of Identity and Performance
01:09:36 • 16min
Humor and Trans Identity
01:25:44 • 7min
Celebrating Identity and Community
01:32:43 • 2min