Garden of Des Moines
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Documentary
Garden of Des Moines is an intimate interview-style short film that follows drag performers in Iowa as they navigate the challenges of being queer in a conservative state. Through personal stories, the film explores the difficulties they face, from political pushback to societal pressures, while highlighting the joy, resilience, and freedom they find in drag. Set against Iowa's landscape, the film captures the vibrant, defiant beauty of queer expression flourishing in unexpected places
Director
Teri Underhill
Writer
Teri Underhill
Languages
English
Cast
Alexandra St James
Alexandra St James
Kilda Mann
Kilda Mann
Amanita Quirl
Amanita Quirl
Lolita Cabron
Lolita Cabron
Jim B Garst
Jim B Garst
Production
Producer
Teri Underhill
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