Dressed As A Girl is a documentary that probably won’t be welcomed by those who think LGBT people should be as close to staid, normal, boring straight people as people, as it follows a group of people whose gender expression and sexuality don’t fit into boxes. Indeed some seem almost militant in their expression, while others are getting older and wish they could hang up te heels – but they need the money.
Here’s the synopsis: ‘London’s alternative East End drag phenomenon gets its moment in this fabulous account of six years in the lives of its most celebrated performers. See Jonny Woo, John Sizzle, Holestar, Scottee, Amber, Pia and Ma Butcher dazzle, surprise and outrage audiences with their antics on-stage and behind the scenes.
‘There is enough eye make-up and sequins on display to sink a battleship, but at the heart of this surprisingly intimate portrait is the dark side of their lives. The relentless quest for glamorous originality often comes at a personal cost.
‘The film is both a record of a fascinating style of hyper-costumed performance and an insight into the fragile personal lives of these artists. This is truly the frockumentary of the year. Directed by Colin Rothbart and produced by Chris Amos.’
The film is in UK cinemas now and will arrive on DVD and On-Demand Dec 7th.
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