Wig
“A New York drag story”
Synopsis
Spotlighting the art of drag, and centered on the New York staple Wigstock, this documentary showcases the personalities and performances that inform the ways we understand queerness, art and identity today.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Wig (2019): Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-12
Top Cast
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Joey Arias
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Kevin Aviance
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Fenton Bailey
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Boomer Banks
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Jackie Beat
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Willam Belli
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David Burtka
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Matthew Camp
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Jayne County
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Flotilla DeBarge
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Drew Droege
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Neil Patrick Harris
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Debbie Harry
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Bianca Del Rio
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Naomi Smalls
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Bobbie Hondo
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Charlene Incarnate
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Lady Bunny
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Moukarbel
- Original Score
- Patrick Belaga
- Original Title
- Wig
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Matador Content, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Moukarbel
Patrick Belaga
Matt Klammer, Chris Moukarbel
Ezra Paek
Lady Bunny, Michael Mayer, Jason Weinberg, Nancy Abraham, Bruce Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Mayer
Producer
Jason Weinberg
Producer
Patrick Belaga
Original Music Composer
Bruce Cohen
Producer
David Burtka
Producer
Neil Patrick Harris
Producer
Todd Lubin
Producer
Jack Turner
Producer
Jay Peterson
Producer
Chris Moukarbel
Director
Chris Moukarbel
Producer
Ezra Paek
Editor
Matt Klammer
Director of Photography
Chris Moukarbel
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wig
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What is Wig about?
Spotlighting the art of drag, and centered on the New York staple Wigstock, this documentary showcases the personalities and performances that inform the ways we understand queerness, art and identity today.
Who directed Wig?
Wig was directed by Chris Moukarbel.
Who stars in Wig?
The principal cast of Wig includes Joey Arias, Kevin Aviance, Fenton Bailey, Boomer Banks, Jackie Beat.
When was Wig released and how long is it?
Wig was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Wig?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wig was composed by Patrick Belaga.