Underneath the Sequence, Rage: a History of Drag
Underneath the Sequence, Rage: a History of Drag

Movie·2025·0h 52m

Underneath the Sequence, Rage: a History of Drag

Directed By

Pascal Petit

Country

France

Language

French

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Original title: Sous les paillettes, la rage: une histoire du Drag

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.

Themes

drag queencabaretinterviewsocial documentarydragdrag showsocial & cultural documentarylgbt activismlgbt rightslgbt history

Production House

17 juin média
Histoire TV

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Cast

Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin

Self / Narrator (voice)

Tonya Loren

Tonya Loren

Self

Nicky Doll

Nicky Doll

Self

Soa De Muse

Soa De Muse

Self

Cookie Kunty

Self

Esther Newton

Self

Joe E. Jeffreys

Self

Manon Bril

Self

Apolline Bazin

Self

Tyra Priam

Self

Zize

Self

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Crew

Pascal Petit

Pascal Petit

Director

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