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Deep Dive: Becoming Ruby (2025)

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Becoming Ruby
Becoming Ruby follows Ruby Chopstix, Canada's first drag artist-in-residence, as they navigate the complexities of being an underrepresented drag performer. The film focuses on Ruby's efforts to create a special showcase that provides space for other queer BIPOC performers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The documentary short, running for 10 minutes, captures Ruby's experiences and the significance of representation within the drag community. It emphasizes the importance of visibility and support for marginalized voices in the arts, particularly in the context of the LGBTQ+ community in Canada.

Why Watch

  • Meet Ruby Chopstix, a pioneering drag artist.
  • Follow the creation of a showcase for queer BIPOC performers.
  • See the vibrant drag scene in Winnipeg.

Did You Know

Ruby Chopstix is Canada's first drag artist-in-residence.
The film is set in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The documentary has a runtime of 10 minutes.

Perfect For

LGBTQ+ representationCanadian drag cultureBIPOC artists