You Must Remember This podcast announces new season and 14-city screening tour
The podcast You Must Remember This will launch a new season called "The Bisexuals," exploring the lives of classic Hollywood figures like Libby Hoffman, Billie Holiday, and Elizabeth Taylor. Host Karina Longworth will embark on a 21-day tour across the U.S., presenting film screenings at each stop. The season begins September 15, with tour dates running through November.
The season spans eight episodes tracing a narrative from the 1920s through the 1980s, centering on jazz-age singer Libby Hoffman, whose career was overshadowed by a notorious murder accusation. Longworth's examination extends to Hoffman's social circle, which included musicians and actors such as Billie Holiday, Elizabeth Taylor, and Montgomery Clift.
The accompanying tour stretches 21 days across 14 cities, with each stop featuring a distinct film selection. Screenings range from classics like Written On The Wind and Red River to lesser-known titles such as Dreams That Money Can Buy, with venues including historic theaters in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston.
The podcast's focus on bisexual figures in classic Hollywood could broaden public understanding of queer history in entertainment. By pairing episodes with theatrical screenings, the tour may create communal viewing experiences that deepen audience engagement with film history. This approach could also encourage other media producers to explore underrepresented sexual identities in historical contexts, potentially influencing how cultural institutions present LGBTQ+ narratives.