She was a hustler, a gangster, a queen of DC’s underworld and in some ways, a pioneer. Her name was Odessa Madre. The documentary, “Odessa’s Reign” chronicles the life of one of the most notorious crime figures in DC during the mid 20th century. We take a deep dive into this facinating piece of Black history and we’ll tell you how you can see the documentary this week. This is also the first conversation in a new, occasional series called, V.I.P., Very Interesting People.
“Odessa’s Reign” Documentary Screening:
Friday, October 30th, 2026, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hidden-in-plain-sight-the-story-of-odessa-madre-tickets-1999053525909?aff=oddtdtcreator
Guest: Robin Hamilton, Filmmaker/Documentarian
