Keyboard Fantasies: The Beverly Glenn-Copeland Story traces Copeland's journey from a Black Quaker household in Philadelphia to Canada, where he broke barriers at McGill University and launched his music career.As the film shows, Copeland's groundbreaking 1986 electronic album, Keyboard Fantasies, was unappreciated at the time of its release.
But its rediscovery by a Japanese collector sparked a renaissance for the career of Copeland, who is now in his 70s, and a newfound appreciation for the transgender trailblazer.Below, Dixon discusses the documentary and the experience of following Copeland through his journey of touring and inspiring a young generation of LGBTQ+ people to follow their dreams.