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Deep Dive: Playback (2019)

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Playback
Playback is a 2019 Argentine documentary directed by Agustina Comedi. The film focuses on a group of transgender and drag queen friends who performed under the name 'Grupo Kalas' in the late 1980s, a time marked by the end of military dictatorship in Argentina and a rise in Catholic conservatism. Through archival video imagery, the documentary presents the memories of La Delpi, the only surviving member of the group, as she reflects on the lives and performances of her friends who succumbed to AIDS. The film runs for 14 minutes and features a cast that includes Marcos Caceres, Dana Colazo, La Delpi, Martín Shanly, and Marcos García. By utilizing archival footage, Playback captures a significant cultural moment in Argentine history, providing a glimpse into the vibrant performance scene of the time and the impact of the AIDS crisis on the LGBTQ+ community.

Why Watch

  • •Meet La Delpi, the last member of Grupo Kalas.
  • •See archival footage from the late 1980s in Argentina.
  • •Find out about the impact of AIDS on the LGBTQ+ community.

Did You Know

•Playback was released in 2019 and directed by Agustina Comedi.
•La Delpi is the only surviving member of Grupo Kalas.
•The film features archival video imagery from the late 1980s.
•Playback has a total runtime of 14 minutes.

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LGBTQ+ historyArgentine culture1980s performance art