Jose Sarria: Legendary Drag Queen and Queer Activist
Jose Sarria: Legendary Drag Queen and Queer Activist
A legend of the San Francisco drag scene. Out and Latino, Sarria dedicated his life to fight for queer rights and even ran as the country's first known openly gay candidate for public office. An international drag charity that he helped found continues his legacy with legendary drag galas to this day.
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Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me - S27 E7
Explore the entertainer's talent and journey for identity through the shifting tides of civil rights and racial progress during 20th-century America. Features Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and clips from his TV, film and concert performances.
- Friday September 24, 2021 9:00 pm ET on KET
- Friday September 24, 2021 8:00 pm CT on KET
- Sunday September 26, 2021 12:30 am ET on KET
- Saturday September 25, 2021 11:30 pm CT on KET
- Monday September 27, 2021 9:00 pm ET on KET2
- Monday September 27, 2021 8:00 pm CT on KET2
- Wednesday September 29, 2021 1:00 am ET on KET2
- Wednesday September 29, 2021 12:00 am CT on KET2
- Thursday September 30, 2021 12:00 pm ET on KET
- Thursday September 30, 2021 11:00 am CT on KET
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It - S29 E7
Explore the life and the 70-year career of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winner Rita Moreno.
- Tuesday October 5, 2021 9:00 pm ET on KET
- Tuesday October 5, 2021 8:00 pm CT on KET
- Wednesday October 6, 2021 12:00 pm ET on KET
- Wednesday October 6, 2021 11:00 am CT on KET
- Thursday October 7, 2021 2:00 am ET on KET
- Thursday October 7, 2021 1:00 am CT on KET
- Sunday October 10, 2021 10:00 pm ET on KET2
- Sunday October 10, 2021 9:00 pm CT on KET2
- Thursday October 14, 2021 4:00 am ET on KET2
- Thursday October 14, 2021 3:00 am CT on KET2
Becoming Helen Keller - S32 E12
Revisit Helen Keller's career and explore how she used her celebrity to advocate for human rights.
- Tuesday October 19, 2021 9:00 pm ET on KET
- Tuesday October 19, 2021 8:00 pm CT on KET
- Wednesday October 20, 2021 12:00 pm ET on KET
- Wednesday October 20, 2021 11:00 am CT on KET
- Thursday October 21, 2021 2:00 am ET on KET
- Thursday October 21, 2021 1:00 am CT on KET
- Sunday October 24, 2021 10:00 pm ET on KET2
- Sunday October 24, 2021 9:00 pm CT on KET2
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Lorraine Hansberry - S30 E5
- Monday August 23, 2021 12:00 am ET on KET
- Sunday August 22, 2021 11:00 pm CT on KET
