Dressed As a Girl is unique and surprisingly humorous film documenting the story of East London’s exciting alternative drag scene that is “occasionally heart-breaking, casually shocking, completely rocking and ceaselessly entertaining.”
This group of individuals question their friendships, families and personal ambitions whilst dressing up to shock the world and change perceptions. DRESSED AS A GIRL features some of the most renowned British drag acts including Jonny Woo, Scottee, Holestar, Amber Waze, John Sizzle, and Pia Arber.
Dressed as a Girl is an inspirational and important documentary, . Not only does the film’s insight give instruction to satellite gay communities, but it sends out a message to all creeds that when the party’s over – peace lies in being true to yourself.
Watch the fabulous trailer below.
UK director Colin Rothbart in his feature film debut pulls off the wigs, wipes off the mascara to unveil the real people behind the much hyped and talked about East London’s alternative drag scene. Following in the tradition of Paris Is Burning and The Cockettes, DRESSED AS A GIRL is so much more than show-stopping performances.
Filmed over five years, the film covers not only the highs and lows of this hugely popular club scene but also offers some personal, emotionally honest portraits of six individuals at the heart it. Fundamentally it’s about the nature of friendship, life and even survival against the odds, universal themes that everyone can relate to.
Dressed As a Girl had its world premiere at London’s BFI Flare in March this year, where it sold almost 1000 tickets over three screenings. Early reactions to the film have been overwhelming. “The film is both a record of a fascinating style of hyper-costumed performance and an insight into the fragile personal lives of these heroic public idols.” says Brian Robinson of The British Film Insitute
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