Wig
Film poster
Directed byChris Moukarbel
Produced byJack Turner, Bruce Cohen, David Burtka, Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Weinberg, Jay Peterson, Michael Mayer, Todd Lubin
CinematographyMatthew Klammer
Edited byEzra Paek
Music byPatrick Belaga
Distributed byHBO
Release date
  • May 4, 2019 (2019-05-04) (Tribeca Film Festival)
Running time
89 minutes

Wig is a 2019 documentary film by Chris Moukarbel about Wigstock, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and later was telecasted on HBO on June 18, 2019.[1][2][3]

Summary

Spotlighting the art of drag and centered on the New York staple Wigstock, Wig showcases the personalities and performances that influence the way that people understand queerness, art and identity in today's world.[4] The film juxtaposes present-day footage with archival footage from previous editions of Wigstock and home videos. It charts the journey of drag which has gone from being clandestine to being part of mainstream pop culture.

Lady Bunny and RuPaul performed at the Pyramid Club (New York City) in the 1980s.

Bianca Del Rio and Sherry Vine appeared at the 2018 Wigstock.

Neil Patrick Harris performed Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the 2018 Wigstock.

Cast

Actresses are themselves.

See also

References

  1. ↑ CIPRIANI, CASEY (June 18, 2019). "Is Wigstock 2019 Happening? A New HBO Doc Shares The History Of The Underground Drag Event". Bustle. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  2. ↑ Shoemaker, Allison (June 18, 2019). "Celebrate Wigstock with Wig and strike a pose with, yes, Pose". The A.V. Club. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  3. ↑ Peiser, Jaclyn (June 18, 2019). "What's on TV Tuesday: 'Wig' and 'Captain Marvel'". The New York Times. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Wig | Documentaries". HBO. Retrieved 2020-08-18.


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