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1995119 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Lgbtq Rights Performance Arts

Sugar & Spice

1995119 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Drag performances in the United States showcase the lives and challenges of transvestites, drag queens, and transsexuals through personal interviews and vibrant artistry.

Lgbtq Rights Performance Arts

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Drag performances in the United States showcase the lives and challenges of transvestites, drag queens, and transsexuals through personal interviews and vibrant artistry.

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Larry Wessel

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Drag performances fill the stage as performers express their identities in vibrant costumes. Larry Wessel's film, "Sugar & Spice," presents the lives of transvestites, drag queens, and transexuals in the United States. Interviews provide personal stories and insights into the challenges these individuals face. The documentary runs for 119 minutes and features various artistic performances that highlight the culture within this community. It was released in 1995.

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