Movie: Underneath the Sequence, Rage: a History of Drag

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Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin
Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin

Self / Narrator (voice)

Tonya Loren
Tonya Loren

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Nicky Doll
Nicky Doll

Self

Soa De Muse
Soa De Muse

Self

Cookie Kunty
Cookie Kunty

Self

Esther Newton
Esther Newton

Self

Joe E. Jeffreys
Joe E. Jeffreys

Self

Manon Bril
Manon Bril

Self

Apolline Bazin
Apolline Bazin

Self

Tyra Priam
Tyra Priam

Self

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    The art of drag represents an artistic transformation where individuals create characters by amplifying gendered traits, challenging established social norms. This practice, known for its spectacular performances, has evolved through periods of repression and acceptance. Through humor and self-mockery, drag disrupts conventions and is deeply rooted in the history of LGBT+ movements. This documentary traces the history of Drag in France and around the world, from William Dorsey Swann—a young emancipated slave considered the first drag queen—to RuPaul, Nicky Doll, and Paloma. Featuring contributions from historians, anthropologists, and sociologists specialized in drag, as well as testimonies from drag artists who are shaping or have shaped this history.

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    2025-11-15

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