In 1994, New York City's East Village hosted Wigstock, a drag festival featuring performances by RuPaul, Crystal Waters, and Deee-Lite.
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Synopsis
In 1994, New York City's East Village hosted Wigstock, a drag festival featuring performances by RuPaul, Crystal Waters, and Deee-Lite.
Synopsis
Lady Bunny, the MC of Wigstock, interacts with a city representative about placing a wig on the Statue of Liberty. The film depicts the 1994 Wigstock festival in New York City's East Village, featuring performances by artists such as RuPaul, Crystal Waters, and Deee-Lite. Behind-the-scenes footage shows the rehearsal process of performers like Lypsinka. Interviews with the crew and attendees discuss drag culture and its importance in their lives. The film runs for 85 minutes and was released in 1995.
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Why Watch
- See RuPaul perform at his peak fame in the 1990s.
- Find out about the behind-the-scenes of drag performances.
- Meet iconic performers like Lady Bunny and Jackie Beat.
Did You Know
- The film has an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 15 critics.
- Roger Ebert rated the film 2 out of 4 stars in the Chicago Sun-Times.
- The soundtrack includes 15 tracks from various performers, released in 1995.
- A 20-minute documentary titled Wigstock: The Movie was made in 1987.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Wigstock: The Movie released?
Wigstock: The Movie was released in 1995.
Who were some of the performers featured in Wigstock: The Movie?
Performers included Crystal Waters, Deee-Lite, Jackie Beat, Debbie Harry, and RuPaul.
What is the approval rating of Wigstock: The Movie on Rotten Tomatoes?
The film has an approval rating of 80% based on reviews from 15 critics.
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