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.
Pascal Petit
Director
Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin
Self / Narrator (voice)
Tonya Loren
Self
Nicky Doll
Self
Soa De Muse
Self
Cookie Kunty
Self
Esther Newton
Self
Joe E. Jeffreys
Self
Manon Bril
Self
Apolline Bazin
Self
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