Venus Boyz
Club Casanova, home of the legendary Drag King Night in New York City, is the point of departure for an iconic gender odyssey, where women become men – some for a night, others for a lifetime. Starring Drag King pioneers Mo B. Dick, Diane Torr, DRED, Bridge Markland, renowned poet Storme Webber and photographer Del LaGrace Volcano. Also with Drag Queens Mistress Formika and Queen Bee Luscious.
A film by Gabriel Baur
"An utterly fascinating, beautifully crafted exploration of the world of drag kings." -Variety
"Offers considerable illumination on the lives of those who live and thrive along sexuality's margins." -Newsday
"Earnestly examines masculinity as a performance, demonstrating that biology is not destiny." -Village Voice
"Baur has clearly earned the trust and respect of her subjects, the first qualification for any responsible documentarist, and they have repaid her with an intimate glimpse into their singular lives." -The New York Times
Venus Boyz is a ground-breaking feature documentary and the first to showcase the exploration and expression of female masculinity through the lens of drag and its myriad of expressions. dragkinghistory.com/1995-2012-dred/
After its International Premiere at the Berlinale/Official Selection followed theatrical releases in Europe and the USA and over 50 festivals worldwide: Locarno Film Festival, Karlovy Vary, Moscow International Film Festival, Outfest Los Angeles, Mostra De Sao Paulo among many more. Venus Boyz has become a classic in its field.
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Venus Boyz