Lena Horne
American singer, actress, and civil rights activist whose career spanned decades; featured in the episode through archival songs and interview clips highlighting her work in Hollywood and wartime performances.
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Feb 17, 2015 • 1h 4min
33: Star Wars Episode VII: Lena Horne
Lena Horne, legendary singer, actress and civil rights activist, appears through archival songs and clips. The conversation traces her rise from Cotton Club chorus to MGM stardom, wartime USO work and pinup status, Hollywood tokenism and studio limitations, and her later reclamation of voice with bold performances and activism.
