Queens
Dec 02, 2025 · 11m
Director
Rea XenitopoulosOverview
Queens is an intergenerational documentary told entirely through the voices of drag performers. At its centre is legendary entertainer Doug Lucas, who reflects on the early days of drag as camp comedy, its marginalisation within the queer community and the pivotal role drag queens played during the AIDS crisis. Intercut with Doug’s memories and contemporaneous archival news footage are vibrant performances and candid reflections from a new generation of drag artists. In the present day, drag becomes a form of transformation, armour and freedom: a space to explore gender, authenticity and fantasy on one’s own terms. Juxtaposing past and present, Queens reveals drag as both resistance and celebration, as well as a living legacy of creativity and community.
Crew of Queens
About Queens
What is Queens about?
Queens is an intergenerational documentary told entirely through the voices of drag performers. At its centre is legendary entertainer Doug Lucas, who reflects on the early days of drag as camp comedy, its marginalisation within the queer community and the pivotal role drag queens played during the AIDS crisis. Intercut with Doug’s memories and contemporaneous archival news footage are vibrant…
When was Queens released?
Queens was released on December 2, 2025.
How long is Queens?
Queens runs 11 minutes.
Who directed Queens?
Queens was directed by Rea Xenitopoulos.
Who is in the cast of Queens?
The cast of Queens includes Doug Lucas (Self), Brenda Bressed (Self), Isis Avis Loren (Self) and Cerulean (Self).