A Los Angeles based writer, Mary Ann Cherry has a diverse background in network and syndicated television and independent documentary films. She has worked with non-profit organizations, most recently the historical archive for AIDS Healthcare Foundation. She enjoys a second career as a specialized yoga therapist.
I work for myself, which is fun. Except when I call in sick, I know I’m lying.
~ Rita Rudner
“A Direct Political Action?: The Cockettes, Morris Kight, Black Lives Matter, and Beyond” – article from Maggot Brain magazine.
J.G. Michael interviews Mary Ann about her Morris Kight biography on his podcast, “Parallax View”.
How did the gay movement, which began as a sedate group of intellectuals, become what is arguably the most dynamic civil rights crusade in America?
How did a deviant and marginalized fraction of society evolve into powerful, effective, and respected leaders?
The short answer: Morris Kight.
A self-aggrandizing, egotistical among powerful egos, Kight’s style of organizing and activism showed the power of the gay community and gay dollars.
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