Charmed Life(2006)
A rare glimpse into a world shrouded in misconception. This all access documentary dispels the myths associated with drag queens and their medium. It strives to shed light on the passion, technique and commitment employed to transcend gender. It explores the trials and triumphs of Drag performers who buck convention and embrace life on the fringe. It documents artists who despite consequence choose to be true to themselves rather than fade quietly into the background.Raw, witty and touching Charmed Life gives entree into the world of Drag performance and the realm of its glorious inhabitants.
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