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A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of portraiture

Clip: 01/21/2022 | 3m 42s

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Since childhood, Jess T. Dugan has recognized the power of photography in documenting the world around them. As they grew into their gender identity, they began using photography and portraits to capture not only their own life, but the lives of other queer people. Tonight, Dugan shares their Brief But Spectacular take on representation and the power of portraiture.

Aired: 01/21/22 | Rating: NR

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