“Why is it that heterosexuals have lives and gay and lesbian people have lifestyles? I think it’s queer lives, honey!” I can’t help but cry virtually nonstop whenever LGBTQ+ elders grace my screen with their gorgeous, empowering presence and AIDS Diva: The Legend of Connie Norman is no exception. What’s fantastic is AIDS Diva is not only a documentary about Connie Norman, a crucial figure in LGBTQ+ activism, but it is also a documentary cataloging LGBTQ+ struggles and joys over the decades. Norman was simply magnificent. I am so thankful so much of her spirit, vision, and existence is saved on video.Connie Norman was so brave and powerful and true. I, and the community at large, owe her SO much. I’m emotional just trying to write about it all so I won’t write anymore. A must watch about a true hero. 2021 Ranked Watch #2 of Newfest 2021
