Wigstock: The Movie

Jun 9, 1995

1h 25m

★ 5.7

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

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