About this episode
LENA HORNE— sensory sensitive (no transition/background music) Lena Horne was a trailblazer in the film industry. She was the first black American to be signed to a long-term contract with a major Hollywood film studio. Her childhood was heartbraking, she was forced into a life she didn't want, and she came out a hero. A highly entertaining hero. Her career spanned 8 decades. She was unstoppable. Listen to her inspiring story now! Lena Horne in Panama Hattie: https://youtu.be/wBr1getTVrE?si=SnXs4tRLYQLllXfD Lena Horne American Masters Interview: https://youtu.be/AErWqNBhawI?si=JEISkMbZRO6z_UoY Lena Horne, The Lady and Her Music: https://youtu.be/NxiCjztZPeU?si=9EHf7kAIxtdC72-L PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: A book titled Goddess Reclaimed by Donald Bogle; a documentary titled Lena Horne: In Her Own Voice from the American Masters series; American Masters: Creative Spark by PBS; IMDB Image Source: IMDBRead more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy