FILM
FILM @ SAC is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens
FILM: "I Was Born This Way" with Q&A
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
4 PM - 6:30 PM
Hamptons Doc Fest and Southampton Arts Center celebrate Black History Month with a screening of the film: “I Was Born This Way.” Discover the powerful life of Archbishop Carl Bean—from abuse survivor and Motown singer of the 1977 gay anthem “I Was Born This Way” to pioneering AIDS activist and founder of the Minority AIDS Project—followed by a Q&A with Sam Pollard.
Directed by Oscar-winner Daniel Junge and Oscar-nominee Sam Pollard, this film screening features interviews with Lady Gaga, Billy Porter, Questlove, and Dionne Warwick, blending music, faith, and activism in a vital chapter of Black and LGBTQ+ history.
As part of the event, we are pleased to present a special live gospel performance by Jeff Roberson & The Nulife Singers in conjunction with the screening of I Was Born This Way.
Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Jeff Roberson grew up in a Pentecostal family rooted in a deep love of music. A dynamic, world-class vocalist, his artistry extends beyond singing to include musician, innovative producer, accomplished pianist, and organist. Together with The Nulife Singers, he has created celebrated recordings known for their powerful, uplifting sound.