American Experience S35E6 — Casa Susanna

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American Experience•Season 35•Episode 6

Casa Susanna

6.7/10 · 62 votesJun 27, 202397 min

Ranked #7 of 9 in Season 35•−0.3 vs season avg

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In the 1950s and ’60s, an underground network of transgender women and cross-dressing men found refuge at a house in the Catskills region of New York. Known as Casa Susanna, the house provided a safe place to express their true selves.

Directed bySébastien Lifshitz

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Episode Summary

"Casa Susanna" is episode 6 of American Experience season 35. It scored 6.7/10 from 62 votes, ranking #7 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Sébastien Lifshitz, it aired on June 27, 2023.

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