Wigstock - The Movie (1995)
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75% of critics liked it
(12 reviews) -
60% of users liked it
(1,555 ratings)
Come to the land of a thousand Lizas (and Barbaras, Judys, and Marilyn Monroes) in this gay and colorful documentary that chronicles the great spectacle of New York's annual festival of drag queens. The event has been taking place every Labor day in Manhattan for thirty years. Over 20,000 people… More Come to the land of a thousand Lizas (and Barbaras, Judys, and Marilyn Monroes) in this gay and colorful documentary that chronicles the great spectacle of New York's annual festival of drag queens. The event has been taking place every Labor day in Manhattan for thirty years. Over 20,000 people regularly attend. As the name implies, Wigstock features thousands of carefully coiffed wigs designed to resemble the hair of drag queen faves. Also included are many gorgeous costumes, and of course, performances. The camera also takes the viewer backstage to watch while performers rehearse their campy acts. Featured entertainers include Alexis Arquette, Jackie Beat, RuPaul, Mistress Formika and Lypsinka. Musical entertainment is provided by the group Deeelite, and Crystal Waters. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Barry Shils
- Genres
- Documentary, Gay & Lesbian, Special Interest
R,
- In Theaters
- Jun 9, 1995 Limited
- On DVD
- Jun 3, 2003
- Studio
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Critic Reviews
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Caryn James, New York Times
Wigstock, the event and the movie, is good-natured, campy fun.
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Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle
An outrageously entertaining, purely-for-pleasure dragathon...
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Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Part concert film, part documentary and totally fun, Barry Shils' 1995 release captures the good cheer, outrageous humor and high energy of downtown Manhattan's annual Labor Day "drag" extravaganza.
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Martha Sherrill, Washington Post
While this documentary could have been simply excessive and superficial, a sweet complexity and some darkness arrive toward the end.
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Desson Thomson, Washington Post
An affectionate, rousing tribute to the annual drag-queen festival in New York City.
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Cast
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Alexis Arquette
as Himself
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Crystal Waters
as Herself
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Deborah Harry
as Herself
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RuPaul
as Himself
- Jackie Beat
- David J. Steinberg
- Paul Alexander
- Joseph Arias
- Nicola Bateman
- Deee-lite
- John Kelly
- Lypsinka
- The Lady Bunny
- John Epperson
