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Feature film — 2025

Underneath the Sequence, Rage: a History of Drag (2025)

7.00h 52mDocumentary — History

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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A high-signal pick with 1 votes.

17 juin média / Histoire TV

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Director: Pascal Petit

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Cast & crew

Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin as Self / Narrator (voice)

Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin

Self / Narrator (voice)

Tonya Loren as Self

Tonya Loren

Self

Nicky Doll as Self

Nicky Doll

Self

Soa De Muse as Self

Soa De Muse

Self

Cookie Kunty as Self

Cookie Kunty

Self

E

Esther Newton

Self

J

Joe E. Jeffreys

Self

M

Manon Bril

Self

A

Apolline Bazin

Self

T

Tyra Priam

Self

Z

Zize

Self

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