Being BeBe
Synopsis
The intimate journey and unpublished backstory of BeBe Zahara Benet – a charismatic drag performer originally from Cameroon, and the very first winner of the culture-changing phenomenon, RuPaul’s Drag Race. With over a decade of unprecedented access, we observe BeBe’s struggles with celebrity, authenticity, success, and failure.
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Being BeBe: The BeBe Zahara Benet Documentary TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-18
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BeBe Zahara Benet
self
RuPaul
self
Dimitra Ngwa
self - BeBe's youngest sister
Bernice Ngwa
self - BeBe's eldest sister
Nina Diangelo
self - show director, Gay 90's
Vanjelis Ngwa
self - BeBe's brother
Elizabeth Ngwa
self - BeBe's mother
Dr. Collins Ngwa
self - BeBe's father
Tommie Ross
self - Pageant Legend, Miss Gay US of A
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Branham
- Original Title
- Being BeBe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Work and Serve Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Branham
Marc Smolowitz, Jonathan Goodman Levitt
Department Leadership Roster
Emily Branham
Director
Marc Smolowitz
Producer
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What is Being BeBe about?
The intimate journey and unpublished backstory of BeBe Zahara Benet – a charismatic drag performer originally from Cameroon, and the very first winner of the culture-changing phenomenon, RuPaul’s Drag Race. With over a decade of unprecedented access, we observe BeBe’s struggles with celebrity, authenticity, success, and failure.
Who directed Being BeBe?
Being BeBe was directed by Emily Branham.
Who stars in Being BeBe?
The principal cast of Being BeBe includes BeBe Zahara Benet, RuPaul, Dimitra Ngwa, Bernice Ngwa, Nina Diangelo.
When was Being BeBe released and how long is it?
Being BeBe was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.