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The Butterfly Lady

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Gabriel Smith is a black man in a dress, always in full makeup. Tortured by his zealous father, Gabriel moves to Cleveland, Ohio, to start a new life. Soon, he learns that his presence incites fear and hatred. Set against …

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Gabriel Smith is a black man in a dress, always in full makeup. Tortured by his zealous father, Gabriel moves to Cleveland, Ohio, to start a new life. Soon, he learns that his presence incites fear and hatred. Set against the backdrop of a city recovering from one of the worst race riots in history, The Butterfly Lady wrestles with the consequences of being black, gay, and male.

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"Gabriel Smith is a black man in a dress, always in full makeup. Tortured by his zealous father, Gabriel moves to Cleveland, Ohio, to start a new life. Soon, he …"

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