Drag has been part of cinema since the very beginning. The Countess Charming is thought to be the first feature film featuring drag, though it’s sadly lost. But filmmakers like Alice Guy-Blanché toyed with gender roles in the 1900s in shorts like The Consequences of Feminism. Film has consistently explored gender through drag, dabbling in every genre imaginable. This starter pack, however, is dedicated to films that celebrate the possibilities of drag, whether it’s exploring the life of a drag queen, or people who want to express themselves in a new way. For some of these films, drag is a curiosity to see how the other half lives; for others, it’s a vital part of their own gender expression. Drag doesn’t have to mean donning elaborate gowns or impossibly high heels. It’s a way to discover a new part of yourself by becoming someone different. Read more about Barry Levitt’s selections on Journal. I Don't Want to Be a Man Victor and Victoria Charley's Aunt The Wicked Lady Some Like It Hot The Queen Funeral Parade of Roses Pink Flamingos The Rocky Horror Picture Show La Cage aux Folles ...plus 10 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
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