Wigstock: The Movie
“A Celebration of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Big Hair!”
Synopsis
The three-decade-old annual Manhattan gathering of drag queens and their fans is portrayed in this colorful documentary. The film concentrates on the spectacle of the event, providing abundant examples of the elaborate costumes, flamboyant wigs, and campy musical performances that characterize the event.
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WIGSTOCK: THE MOVIE - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 9, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Shils
- Original Title
- Wigstock: The Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Shils
Wolfgang Held, Michael F. Barrow, Robert Levi
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Shils
Director
Wolfgang Held
Director of Photography
Michael F. Barrow
Director of Photography
Robert Levi
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Wigstock: The Movie about?
The three-decade-old annual Manhattan gathering of drag queens and their fans is portrayed in this colorful documentary. The film concentrates on the spectacle of the event, providing abundant examples of the elaborate costumes, flamboyant wigs, and campy musical performances that characterize the event.
Who directed Wigstock: The Movie?
Wigstock: The Movie was directed by Barry Shils.
Who stars in Wigstock: The Movie?
The principal cast of Wigstock: The Movie includes RuPaul, Lady Bunny, Miss Coco Peru, Candis Cayne, Leigh Bowery.
When was Wigstock: The Movie released and how long is it?
Wigstock: The Movie was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wigstock: The Movie?
Wigstock: The Movie holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).