Alaska Is a Drag
Synopsis
Tough, but diva fabulous, Leo, an aspiring drag superstar, is stuck working in a fish cannery in Alaska. He and his twin sister are trapped in the monotony of fist fights and fish guts. Out of necessity, Leo learned to fight back, which catches the attention of the local boxing coach. When a new boy moves to town and wants to be his sparring partner, Leo has to face the real reason he's stuck in Alaska.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 31, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shaz Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Shaz Bennett
- Original Score
- Maciej Zieliński
- Original Title
- Alaska Is a Drag
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- 4248 Productions, Fishbowl Films, The Ebersole Hughes Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shaz Bennett
Shaz Bennett
Maciej Zieliński
Alison Kelly
Brooke Sebold, Lex Benedict, Sofi Marshall
Todd Hughes, P. David Ebersole, Jean-Pierre Caner, Shaz Bennett, Diane Becker
Department Leadership Roster
Alison Kelly
Director of Photography
Shaz Bennett
Director
Maciej Zieliński
Original Music Composer
Jean-Pierre Caner
Producer
Shaz Bennett
Producer
Diane Becker
Producer
Brooke Sebold
Editor
Lex Benedict
Editor
Sofi Marshall
Editor
Melanie Miller
Producer
Shaz Bennett
Writer
Jean-Pierre Caner
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What is Alaska Is a Drag about?
Tough, but diva fabulous, Leo, an aspiring drag superstar, is stuck working in a fish cannery in Alaska. He and his twin sister are trapped in the monotony of fist fights and fish guts. Out of necessity, Leo learned to fight back, which catches the attention of the local boxing coach. When a new boy moves to town and wants to be his sparring partner, Leo has to face the real reason he's stuck in Alaska.
Who directed Alaska Is a Drag?
Alaska Is a Drag was directed by Shaz Bennett.
Who stars in Alaska Is a Drag?
The principal cast of Alaska Is a Drag includes Martin L. Washington Jr., Maya Washington, Matt Dallas, Chris O'Shea, Margaret Cho.
When was Alaska Is a Drag released and how long is it?
Alaska Is a Drag was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Alaska Is a Drag?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alaska Is a Drag was composed by Maciej Zieliński.