Alexis Bittar's 'Reclaim the Flag' Doc Explores LGBTQ Community's Relationship with the American Flag
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Marc Malkin
Summary
Alexis Bittar, a celebrity jewelry designer, makes his directorial debut with "Reclaim the Flag," a documentary exploring the LGBTQ community's complex relationship with the American flag. Bittar discusses how some people were too nervous to participate in the film, highlighting the political polarization around the flag. The documentary aims to reclaim the American flag as a symbol of inclusion and diversity, challenging its association with right-leaning or MAGA-aligned politics. Bittar personally displays an American flag outside his Brooklyn home to challenge assumptions about his family's political leanings.
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VarietyAlexis Bittar's 'Reclaim the Flag' Doc Explores LGBTQ Community's Relationship with the American Flagvariety.comKey quotes
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Some people were too nervous to be in the doc because of how polarized the flag has become.
The flag belongs to everyone, not just one political party or ideology.
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