Passing, Fame, and the Lost Son of Josephine Baker.

The article focuses on the intriguing case of a man named Philip who claimed to be the long-lost son of the famous entertainer Josephine Baker, generating significant buzz in Washington, D.C., before vanishing without a trace. Topics include Philip's charismatic manipulation of the entertainment com...

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Publicado en:Raritan Vol. 44; no. 1; pp. 74 - 96
Autor principal: GUTERL, MATTHEW PRATT
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Rutgers University, Raritan Summer2024
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Sumario:The article focuses on the intriguing case of a man named Philip who claimed to be the long-lost son of the famous entertainer Josephine Baker, generating significant buzz in Washington, D.C., before vanishing without a trace. Topics include Philip's charismatic manipulation of the entertainment community, the broader implications of identity and deception within marginalized groups, and the need to explore the complexities of such figures beyond mere judgment.