Exclusive: Big Freedia Talks Peacock Doc ‘Freedia Got A Gun’

Premiering on Peacock on Thursday, October 15 was the Peacock Original documentary FREEDIA GOT A GUN, which explores the complexities of gun violence, reveal the realities of urban survival and take viewers into the heart of a city torn apart.

FREEDIA GOT A GUN dives into this country’s centuries-long struggle with gun violence and its ties back to race and toxic masculinity. Devastated after learning her brother Adam was murdered, New Orleans bounce legend Big Freedia uses her platform to raise awareness about the complexities of gun violence. As Freedia shares her personal journey from growing up gay in the projects through Hurricane Katrina and chasing her musical dreams, she delves deep into the first-hand experiences she and the community have had with gun violence, seeking to uncover the causes behind it.

FREEDIA GOT A GUN is produced by Emmy award winners Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato of World of Wonder, and directed by Emmy winner Chris McKim, who also acts as producer. The film is executive produced by Charles Blow. FREEDIA GOT A GUN is a continuation of World of Wonder’s long-standing working relationship with Big Freedia.

Recently, BlackFilmandTV.com correspondent Sidnee Michelle spoke with Big Freedia about the documentary