Born in the United States, the talented African American singer-dancer moved to France to escape racism in America and became an enormous star. Her affection for France was so great that when World War II broke out, she volunteered to spy for her adopted country. She heroically stayed in France after the invasion working closely with the French Resistance to undermine the Nazi occupation. Join Jonna Mendez, former CIA chief of disguise, as she reveals Baker's intelligence work and places it in the context of her exciting and celebrated life.
Added by Upcoming Robot on February 15, 2009