AIDS Diva: The Legend of Connie Norman

AIDS Diva: The Legend of Connie Norman

AIDS Diva: The Legend of Connie Norman

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AIDS Diva: The Legend of Connie Norman

2021

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Seizing her power as she confronts her mortality, trailblazing trans activist Connie Norman evolves as an irrepressible, challenging and soulful voice for the AIDS and queer communities of early 90's Los Angeles.

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