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A box found in an abandoned Los Angeles storage unit unearths a time capsule of correspondences from a forgotten era: the underground drag scene in 50s New York City. The letters reveal a hidden world in a time when being openly gay was taboo and performing in drag was a potentially dangerous avocation. Told through firsthand accounts of those involved combined with newly discovered footage, the film casts a long-overdue spotlight on the unsung pioneers of drag, and illuminates their personal experiences—both inspiring and tragic.
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“A crucial, necessary work.”
“A love letter to a generation of pioneers that’s witty and pretty (and plenty gay), this deserves to become an instant classic.”
“This staggering Tribeca Film Festival selection ... is a dishy, devastating look back at the drag culture of New York City in the 1950s”
“Poignant and exultant.”
“An essential foray into a forgotten history of identity, rebellion, and art ... this documentary is a testimony to the deeply human drive to flourish against all odds.”