Underneath the Sequence, Rage: a History of Drag (2025)
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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.
Underneath the Sequence, Rage: a History of Drag Cast
- Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin as Self / Narrator (voice)
- Tonya Loren as Self
- Nicky Doll as Self
- Soa De Muse as Self
- Cookie Kunty as Self
- Esther Newton as Self
- Joe E. Jeffreys as Self
- Manon Bril as Self
- Apolline Bazin as Self
- Tyra Priam as Self
- Zize as Self
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