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"A New York drag story"

Spotlighting the art of drag, and centered on the New York staple Wigstock, this documentary showcases the personalities and performances that inform the ways we understand queerness, art and identity today.

Top Cast

  • Joey Arias

    Joey Arias

    Self

  • Kevin Aviance

    Kevin Aviance

    Self

  • Fenton Bailey

    Fenton Bailey

    Self

  • Boomer Banks

    Boomer Banks

    Self

  • Jackie Beat

    Jackie Beat

    Self

  • Willam Belli

    Willam Belli

    Self

  • David Burtka

    David Burtka

    Self

  • Matthew Camp

    Matthew Camp

    Self

  • Jayne County

    Jayne County

    Self

Overview

Spotlighting the art of drag, and centered on the New York staple Wigstock, this documentary showcases the personalities and performances that inform the ways we understand queerness, art and identity today.

Rating

5.8 / 10
16 Reviews
1 Popular

Trailers & Clips

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