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Dissertations

Elliott, Kenneth Yates. “Beyond the Ridiculous: The Commercialization of an Alterna-

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Jeffreys, Joe E. “An Outre Entrée into the Para-­Ridiculous Histrionics of Drag Diva Ethyl
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Films and Videos

The Cockettes. Directed by David Weissman and Bill Webber. Culver City CA: Strand
Releasing, 2002.
Gay Sex in the 70s. Directed by Josh F. Lovett. New York: Wolfe Video, 2006.
The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch: A Drag to Riches Story. Directed by John Cantania
and Charles Ignacio. New York: Docurama, 2006.
The Legend of Leigh Bowery. Directed by Charles Atlas. 1999; London: BBC, 2004.
Wigstock: The Movie. Directed by Barry Shils. Los Angeles: MGM, 2003.

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