Mae West achieved great acclaim in every entertainment medium, spanning eight decades of the 20th century. She possessed creative and economic powers unheard of for a female entertainer, grappled with complex social issues, and imbued her work with commentary on gender conformity and societal restrictions. The documentary American Masters - Mae West: Dirty Blonde explores her life and career as a writer, performer, and subversive agitator for social change.
American Masters
Groundbreaking writer, performer, and subversive star Mae West had a remarkable career spanning eight decades, enjoying unparalleled creative and economic powers for a female entertainer in the 1930s.
