A fantasy-like recreation of high-society gay men during the Harlem Renaissance, set in a world of elegance and beauty, where archival footage and photographs blend with a captivating story. The film takes place at a wake, where mourners gather around a coffin, while downstairs, tuxedoed men dance and converse in an upscale bar. One man's journey is framed by the voices of celebrated poets and essayists, including Langston Hughes, as he navigates a world of freedom and self-expression, celebrating the beauty and liberation of gay Black men in 1920s Harlem.
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A visually stunning tribute to the lavish lifestyle of gay men in 1920s Harlem, blending historical footage and images with a poignant funeral setting.
