Wig (2019)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 4.14 |
Directed By
Chris Moukarbel
Crew
Patrick Belaga
Gregory Arata
Nancy Abraham
Sara Bernstein
David Burtka
Brande Bytheway
Bruce Cohen
Leah Culton
Mark DiCristofaro
Neil Patrick Harris
Lisa Heller
Lady Bunny
Todd Lubin
Michael Mayer
Jay Peterson
Sara Rodriguez
George Scarles
Jack Turner
Louis Waxman
Jason Weinberg
Christina Roulette
Faye Armon-Troncoso
Chris Moukarbel
Chris Moukarbel
Matt Klammer
Ezra Paek
Chris Moukarbel
TOP CAST
Joey Arias
Self
Kevin Aviance
Self
Fenton Bailey
Self
Boomer Banks
Self
Jackie Beat
Self
Willam Belli
Self
David Burtka
Self
Matthew Camp
Self
Jayne County
Self
Flotilla DeBarge
Self
Drew Droege
Self
Neil Patrick Harris
Self
Debbie Harry
Self
Bianca Del Rio
Self
Naomi Smalls
Self
Bobbie Hondo
Self
Charlene Incarnate
Self
Lady Bunny
Self
Paul Leopold
Self
Amanda Lepore
Self
John Epperson
Self
Dina Martina
Self
Michael Musto
Self
Sharon Needles
Self
Lady Rizzo
Self
Jeffery Roberson
Self
Latrice Royale
Self
RuPaul
Self
Linda Simpson
Self
Tabboo!
Self
Alaska Thunderfuck
Self
Lahoma Van Zandt
Self
Sherry Vine
Self
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