Janet Mock

A group of aspiring actors and filmmakers in post-World War II Hollywood try to make it big - no matter the cost.

In the New York of the late '80s and early '90s, this is a story of ball culture and the gay and trans community, the raging AIDS crisis, and capitalism.

A documentary about being among the LGBT community in modern society, told through interviews with LGBT celebrities and community leaders.

The special will include powerful readings from Ta-Nehisi Coates' book, it will also incorporate documentary footage from the actors' home life, archival footage, and animation.