Revisiting the Archive: Episode 7: Ellen DeGeneres
Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive - May 2, 2020
- 28:13
Today, Ellen DeGeneres needs no introduction. But as she explained in a 2001 MGH interview, her very public 1997 coming out took a dramatic professional and personal toll. When life goes off the rails, there’s no knowing what the future holds. We’re challenged to push ahead to fight for better days.Visit our Season Three episode webpage for background information, archival photos, and other resources.
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