Portrait of Archbishop Carl Bean who recorded the song I was Born This Way in 1977 for Motown. The disco hit became the first gay anthem. Bean later moved from music into activism and the church. The film also charts the importance of the song, Lady Gaga's reimagining of it for today and Billy Porter's efforts to try and find the tapes of the recording where there is supposed to be a "lost" B-side.
I was moved to tears frequently. This film is just a wonderful portrait of one man, scarred by his early life who pushed through to change the world for the better. Its a film that reveals how one man who most people don't know did wondrous things.
It's a hell of a story and one that surprises at every turn.
I can't recommend this film enough.
This is one of the best films at Tribeca 2025.
I was privileged to view this magnificent film on June 5th in New York City. Daniel Junge and Sam Pollard directed a brilliant film. My name is Chris Spierer and I co-wrote I Was Born This Way with Bunny Jones in 1975. Our song had a tremendous impact on the world. Bishop Carl Bean was my friend and a magnificent human being and he helped many with his undying love. Thank you unseenfilms.net for your wonderful review.
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