I Am Divine

2013 | 90 minutes | 7.4 ★ (88)

I Am Divine
  • Overview

    Harris Glenn Milstead, aka Divine (1945-1988) was the ultimate outsider turned underground hero. Spitting in the face of the status quos of body image, gender identity, sexuality, and preconceived notions of beauty, Divine succeeded in becoming an internationally recognized icon, recording artist, and character actor of stage and screen. Glenn went from the often-mocked, schoolyard fat kid to underdog royalty, standing up for millions of gay men and women, drag queens and punk rockers, and countless other socially ostracized misfits and freaks. With a completely committed in-your-face style, he blurred the line between performer and personality, and revolutionized pop culture.

  • Release Date

    09 March 2013

  • DirectingJeffrey Schwarz
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $115,739.00

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