Interview with Jesse Perez for the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, conducted by University of Colorado Colorado Springs students Desiree Hanna, Maeve Gennett, and Anahi Aken with support from Lauren Horne. Season 5 directed by Dr. Tre Wentling, Women's & Ethnic Studies, University Colorado Colorado Springs. Project conceived and directed by Dr. Rushaan Kumar, Feminist & Gender Studies, Colorado College.