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BEING BEBE: The BeBe Zahara Benet Documentary

Program Rights Date Range
-
NOLA Code:
BBZH 0000 H1
Number of Episodes/Length:
1 / 60
Collections:
Rights End:
5/30/2028
Producer
Work and Serve Productions LLC
TV-14
CC
Interconnection
Stereo
Year Produced:
2021
Version:
Base

BEING BEBE intimately charts 15 years-in-the-life of drag performer BeBe Zahara Benet: an immigrant from Cameroon, first winner on iconic reality show RuPaul's Drag Race, and legendary artist celebrating Black Queer Excellence today.  The documentary raises timely concerns at the intersection of LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and immigrant lives, within a context that celebrates the power of art and self-acceptance. The film parallels Marshall’s fight to maintain the trajectory of his career alongside a deep connection with his traditional African roots and family. It also introduces LGBTQ+ youth and activists in Cameroon, where Queer identity is criminalized.

Program Rights

Broadcast Rights:
Unlimited
Rights Dates:
5/31/2025 - 5/30/2028
School Rights:
None
V.O.D. Rights:
Yes
V.O.D. Rights Type:
Passport - Concurrent With Broadcast Rights
Linear Live Streaming:
Yes
Non-Commercial Cable Rights:
Yes
07:39 - “that’s pretty fucking casual” (bleeped)
17:25 - “you’re a fierce bitch, man, I’m scared of you”
19:35 - appears on chalkboard - “I’m the shit” (blurred)
19:39 - song lyric again “I’m the shit” (bleeped)
49:21 - song lyric “I’m pussy bitch” (“pussy” is bleeped)
49:27 - song lyric “I’m pussy bitch” (“pussy” is bleeped)
51:06 - banner - “Black Lives fucking Matter” (“fucking” is blurred)

Program Contacts

Emily Branham
United States

New York State Council on the Arts
E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
Lucius & Eva Eastman Fund
Brooklyn Arts Council
A complete list of funders is available at beingbebemovie.com