Paris Is Burning
Brooke Xtravaganza, André Christian, Dorian Corey
A chronicle of New York's drag scene in the 1980s, focusing on balls, voguing and the ambitions and dreams of those who gave the era its warmth and vitality.
Why you'll love it
A documentary that explores the drag ball culture of New York City and the lives of its participants, highlighting issues of race, class, and gender.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Terence Stamp
Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.
Why you'll love it
This film follows two drag queens and a transgender woman as they journey across Australia, exploring themes of identity and acceptance.
Transamerica
Felicity Huffman, Kevin Zegers, Fionnula Flanagan
A transgender woman takes an unexpected journey when she learns that she had a son, now a teenage runaway hustling on the streets of New York.
Why you'll love it
A road trip film about a transgender woman who discovers she has a son, leading to a journey of self-acceptance and family.
A Fantastic Woman
Daniela Vega, Francisco Reyes, Luis Gnecco
Marina, a transgender woman who works as a waitress and moonlights as a nightclub singer, is bowled over by the death of her older boyfriend.
Why you'll love it
This film tells the story of a transgender woman who faces both discrimination and resilience after the death of her partner.
Tangerine
Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian
A hooker tears through Tinseltown on Christmas Eve searching for the pimp who broke her heart.
Why you'll love it
Shot entirely on an iPhone, this film follows a transgender sex worker on Christmas Eve as she discovers her boyfriend's infidelity.