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2019 documentary film directed by Chris Moukarbel
Wig Film poster
Directed by Chris Moukarbel Produced by Chris Moukarbel
Jack Turner
Bruce Cohen
David Burtka
Neil Patrick Harris
Jason Weinberg
Jay Peterson
Michael Mayer
Todd Lubin
Cinematography Matthew Klammer Edited by Ezra Paek Music by Patrick Belaga Production company
Permanent Wave Productions
Distributed by HBO Release date
May 4, 2019 (2019-05-04 ) (Tribeca Film Festival)
Running time
89 minutes
Wig is a 2019 documentary film by Chris Moukarbel about Wigstock , which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and later was telecasted on HBO on June 18, 2019.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
Spotlighting the art of drag and centered on the New York staple Wigstock, Wig showcases the personalities and performances that influence the way that people understand queerness, art and identity in today's world.[ 4]
The film juxtaposes present-day footage with archival footage from previous editions of Wigstock and home videos. It charts the journey of drag which has gone from being clandestine to being part of mainstream pop culture.
Lady Bunny and RuPaul performed at the Pyramid Club (New York City) in the 1980s.
Bianca Del Rio and Sherry Vine appeared at the 2018 Wigstock.
Neil Patrick Harris performed Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the 2018 Wigstock.
^ CIPRIANI, CASEY (June 18, 2019). "Is Wigstock 2019 Happening? A New HBO Doc Shares The History Of The Underground Drag Event" . Bustle . Retrieved June 19, 2019 .
^ Shoemaker, Allison (June 18, 2019). "Celebrate Wigstock with Wig and strike a pose with, yes, Pose" . The A.V. Club . Retrieved June 19, 2019 .
^ Peiser, Jaclyn (June 18, 2019). "What's on TV Tuesday: 'Wig' and 'Captain Marvel' " . The New York Times . Retrieved June 19, 2019 .
^ "Wig | Documentaries" . HBO . Retrieved August 18, 2020 .
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