During the Harlem Renaissance, a vibrant and elegant world of high-society gay men comes to life in a stunning black and white recreation. The film masterfully weaves together archival footage and photographs with a captivating story. The narrative centers around a wake, where mourners gather around a coffin, while downstairs, a sophisticated bar pulses with tuxedoed men dancing and conversing. One of these men experiences a dreamlike encounter with Beauty, who initially rejects him, only to find her sleeping beside him upon awakening. The story is framed by voices reciting the poetry and essays of prominent figures like Hughes, subtly conveying the freedom and celebration of gay Black men in 1920s Harlem.
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In this cinematic tribute, the opulence of high-society gay men during the Harlem Renaissance is reimagined through a blend of archival footage and photographs, set against the backdrop of a somber wake where mourners gather around a coffin.
