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Documentary on Gay Anthem Creator Debuts at Tribeca

5/28/2025

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Oscar winners Questlove, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Emmy winner Billy Porter are set to executive produce "I Was Born This Way," a powerful documentary celebrating Archbishop Carl Bean, the creator of the iconic gay anthem. Directed by Daniel Junge and Sam Pollard, this inspiring film will debut at the Tribeca Festival on June 5, highlighting Bean's remarkable life and activism.

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Oscar winners Questlove, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Emmy winner Billy Porter are set to executive produce "I Was Born This Way," a powerful documentary celebrating Archbishop Carl Bean, the creator of the iconic gay anthem. Directed by Daniel Junge and Sam Pollard, this inspiring film will debut at the Tribeca Festival on June 5, highlighting Bean's remarkable life and activism.