Underneath the Sequence, Rage: a History of Drag

  • Rated 7.0 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 2025
  • 52m
  • Documentary
  • History

The art of drag represents an artistic transformation where individuals create characters by amplifying gendered traits, challenging established social norms. This practice, known for its spectacular performances, has evolved through periods of repression and acceptance. Through humor and self-mockery, drag disrupts conventions and is deeply rooted in the history of LGBT+ movements. This documentary traces the history of Drag in France and around the world, from William Dorsey Swann—a young emancipated slave considered the first drag queen—to RuPaul, Nicky Doll, and Paloma. Featuring contributions from historians, anthropologists, and sociologists specialized in drag, as well as testimonies from drag artists who are shaping or have shaped this history.

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Director
Pascal Petit
Starring
Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin, Tonya Loren, Nicky Doll, Soa De Muse

Cast

  • Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin

    Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin

    Self / Narrator (voice)

  • Tonya Loren

    Tonya Loren

    Self

  • Nicky Doll

    Nicky Doll

    Self

  • Soa De Muse

    Soa De Muse

    Self

  • Cookie Kunty

    Cookie Kunty

    Self

  • Esther Newton

    Self

  • Joe E. Jeffreys

    Self

  • Manon Bril

    Self

  • Apolline Bazin

    Self

  • Tyra Priam

    Self

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