Wigstock: The Movie

Jun 9, 1995

1h 25m

★ 5.9

A Celebration of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Big Hair!

Overview

The three-decade-old annual Manhattan gathering of drag queens and their fans is portrayed in this colorful documentary. The film concentrates on the spectacle of the event, providing abundant examples of the elaborate costumes, flamboyant wigs, and campy musical performances that characterize the event.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Wigstock: The Movie Trailers

Cast

Self

RuPaul

Self

Lady Bunny

Self

Miss Coco Peru

Self

Candis Cayne

Self

Leigh Bowery

Self

Debbie Harry

Self

Alexis Arquette

Self

Jayne County

Self

Lady Miss Kier

Self

John Cantwell

Self

ANOHNI

Self

John Epperson

SWEET are celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of their greatest ever hits “Action” with the release of a brand new "Best Of" CD and DVD that at last tells the ultimate SWEET story from the very beginning to today, also under the same motto: ACTION - 40 years of hits! Over 7 hours of TV Performances, Music Videos and Concerts!

5.9

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

May 31, 2014

The 29th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The 2014 Ceremony was open to the public, as it had been for the Induction Ceremonies in Cleveland (2009, 2012) and Los Angeles (2013). This was the first time that the event was held in New York. With performances by Peter Gabriel, Hall and Oates, KISS, Nirvana, Linda Ronstadt, and Cat Stevens.

0.0

Chance the Rapper's Magnificent Coloring World

May 14, 2021

A secret concert that Chance the Rapper filmed in 2017, just after he’d won three Grammys for 2016 record, Coloring Book. The concert was performed in front of a select group of fans in Chance’s hometown of Chicago, and it was intentionally staged and filmed as a movie to be screened in theaters.

4.7

Hold on Tight

Jul 28, 2011

A short documentary exploring the ways LGBT couples show affection, and how small interactions like holding hands in public can carry, not only huge personal significance, but also the power to create social change.

10.0

Anarchy Movie '85

Jun 1, 1985

On December 1st, 1985 British post-punk band Public Image Ltd. performed in Nagoya City Hall, Japan. This concert film includes an interview with singer Johnny Rotten (aka John Lydon) on a high-speed Bullet Train, where he acts in typical Lydon fashion, that being obnoxious. This film is a total rarity, as it was only released in Japan.

7.6

Barbra Streisand: One Voice

Dec 27, 1986

Originally broadcast as an exclusive special on HBO, Barbra Streisand launched her September 6, 1986 concert One Voice, in part, as a protest against Reagan-era nuclear arms proliferation in the late Cold War; the event marked the diva's first official live performance since 1972.

7.4

Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983

Jul 23, 1983

Alchemy is a double live album originally released in 1984 with an accompanying VHS, now released on DVD and Blu-ray for the first time. Recorded on 23rd July 1983 at the Hammersmith Odeon, London.

3.7

The Baby Formula

Jul 10, 2008

Two adventurous women in love are desperate to have their own biological child. They take a chance on an experimental scientific process and make sperm from their own stem cells. Pregnant with humor and unexpected twists, their journey ultimately confirms that all life is a gift and all families are crazy.

6.2

Iron Maiden: 12 Wasted Years

Oct 1, 1987

A documentary of the band's first 12 years with interviews and live footage.

8.4

Iron Maiden: Rock In Rio

Jul 16, 2002

Rock In Rio Festival 2001 - Iron Maiden headlines one of the biggest shows on Earth to a massive sell-out 250,000 crowd and a global TV audience of millions. The explosive two hour set, shot using 18 cameras and edited by Steve Harris, is Maiden at its best, performing their biggest show ever on the final date of their Brave New World Tour.

0.0

Adele: Homecoming

May 1, 2017

The eagerly anticipated wait is over, after 5 years since the release of her last album, Adele is back! Fans have applauded her return, by breaking the record for most viewed video in a single day, reaching an astounding 28.7M views in the first 24 hours. The British singer has knocked Taylor Swift off the record, previously holding most viewed video in a single day for her Bad Blood video which reached 20 million views. “Hello” has now been viewed nearly 89 million times on Vevo alone since the day of its release, and has already topped the iTunes charts in 85 countries. The success of this debut single has blown everyone away and the rest of her album will most likely follow suit. Through her own words, video and live performance this documentary takes an incredible look at the life and times of this truly amazing young artist.

6.6

Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.

Nov 26, 2002

In 2002, a 60-year old McCartney refocused the attention on his musicianship, staging a massive live concert in Cleveland, Ohio. The superstar, who went on to form the popular rock group Wings and had several hit records as a solo artist, performs a track list that covers all three phases of his long and prolific career, including the hits "Eleanor Rigby," "Live And Let Die," "Blackbird," "The Long And Winding Road," and "Mother Nature's Son." In addition to the 30 tunes that McCartney enthusiastically performs, seemingly immune to the ravages of time and aging, BACK IN THE U.S.A LIVE also includes candid behind-the-scenes footage of the rocker backstage and on the road.

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2.0

Chemical Brothers: Live At Fujirock Japan 2011

Jul 31, 2011

Chemical Brothers: Live at Fujirock, Japan 2011 Setlist: 1. Another World 2. Do It Again 3. Get Yourself High 4. Horse Power 5. Chemical Beats 6. Swoon 7. The Swoon Arpeggios 8. Star Guitar 9. Three Little Birdies Down Beats 10. Hey Boy Hey Girl 11. Galactic Phase Shift Interlude 12. Don't Think 13. Out of Control 14. It Doesn't Matter 15. Setting Sun 16. Saturate 17. Believe 18. Escape Velocity 19. Superflash 20. Cherub Clown Harmonies 21. Leave Home / Galvanize 22. Block Rockin' Beats

7.6

Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me

Apr 24, 2014

A documentary film detailing Glen Campbell's final tour and his struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

10.0

Johanna Dohnal - Visionary of Feminism

Feb 14, 2020

Johanna Dohnal, whose political career spans three decades, was one of the very first explicitly feminist politicians in Europe. As a member of the Austrian socialist government and the first Austrian minister for Women’s Affairs from 1990 to 1994, Dohnal was responsible for founding Austria’s first women’s refuge as well as criminalizing of marital rape. Yet her legacy remains yet to be discovered and re-examined. DIE DOHNAL makes a first step, and it makes Dohnal come alive.

0.0

Electric Burma: The Concert for Aung San Suu Kyi - Words I Never Said

Sep 17, 2016

Bono and others in a major Dublin, city wide event in honor of revered human rights activist Aung San Suu Kyi.

7.3

ABBA: In Concert

Dec 31, 1979

ABBA's 1979 tour of North America and Europe, with emphasis on performances at Wembley Arena, London.

8.1

Concert for George

Oct 3, 2003

As a memorial to George Harrison on the first anniversary of his passing, The Concert for George was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 29 November 2002 . Organized by Harrison's widow, Olivia, and son, Dhani, and arranged under the musical direction of Eric Clapton and Jeff Lynne. A benefit for Harrison's Material World Charitable Foundation, the all-star concert took place on the day of the first anniversary of his death. Proceeds from the film also went to the Material World Charitable Foundation. The film was shot using discreet cameras from over twelve locations.

6.6

Korn : Live on the Other Side

Jun 20, 2006

Live on the Other Side is Korn's second live DVD release. This DVD contains footage from band's first American show in 2005 that was played at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on November 29, 2005. [wikipedia.org]

5.7

The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch

Apr 25, 2005

Tender and upbeat, THE LADY IN QUESTION IS CHARLES BUSCH is the affectionate and entertaining tribute to actor, writer, drag performer, and glamorous leading lady Charles Busch.