Drag Invasion
(Invasión drag)
Alberto Castro Antezana | Documentary
2020 | 78 minutes | Peru
In 2017, the queens of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' hit Lima, Peru, igniting monthly sold-out parties, sparking transformation in a conservative society.
Synopsis
In 2017, dozens of drag queens from RuPaul's Drag Race descended upon Lima, Peru, performing to sold-out audiences month after month. What began as entertainment soon evolved into a cultural movement that mobilized, energized, and empowered the Peruvian LGBTQ+ community in ways that were previously unimaginable. In a country deeply rooted in conservative, religious, and homophobic traditions, this unexpected phenomenon sparked discussions on identity, visibility, and resistance.
Through in-depth interviews with performers, activists, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, the film offers an exploration of how global pop culture intersects with local socio-political landscapes, raising critical questions about cultural imperialism, identity politics, and the role of art in social change.
Reviews
“Splendid and thoughtful, this documentary shines in showcasing the art of spectacle, sparkles with self-love, illuminates the construction of identity and shines with diversity.” – KinoaTV
“Documentary filmmaker Alberto Castro recorded the details of the drag phenomenon that invaded Lima in 2017 and condensed them in the documentary.” – Katherine Subirana Abanto, El Comercio (Peru)
Citation
Main credits
Castro Antezana, Alberto (filmmaker)
Other credits
Cinematography, Renzo Rivas; editing, Esteban Monzón; music, Karin Zielinski.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Body Image
Culture + Identity
Dance + Performing Arts
Gender + Sexuality Studies
Sociology
South America
Youth
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival; Málaga Film Festival, NewFest
DIRECTOR: Alberto Castro Antezana
NATIONALITY: Peru
YEAR: 2020
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish; English
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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