Drag Invasion

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In 2017, dozens of drag queens from RuPaul's Drag Race descended upon Lima, Peru, performing to sold-out audiences month after month. What began as entertainment soon evolved into a cultural movement that mobilized, energized, and empowered the Peruvian LGBTQ+ community in ways that were previously unimaginable. In a country deeply rooted in conservative, religious, and homophobic traditions, this unexpected phenomenon sparked discussions on identity, visibility, and resistance.

Through in-depth interviews with performers, activists, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, the film offers an exploration of how global pop culture intersects with local socio-political landscapes, raising critical questions about cultural imperialism, identity politics, and the role of art in social change.

“Splendid and thoughtful, this documentary shines in showcasing the art of spectacle, sparkles with self-love, illuminates the construction of identity and shines with diversity.” – KinoaTV

“Documentary filmmaker Alberto Castro recorded the details of the drag phenomenon that invaded Lima in 2017 and condensed them in the documentary.” – Katherine Subirana Abanto, El Comercio (Peru)

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Castro Antezana, Alberto (filmmaker)

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Cinematography, Renzo Rivas; editing, Esteban Monzón; music, Karin Zielinski.

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