Legendary (2020)
Overview
An inside look into the effort to preserve Philadelphia's ballroom scene, a black LGBTQ safe-space that has endured for 30 years.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.2263 |
Directed By
Lauren M. Schneiderman
Raishad Hardnett
Cassie Owens
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