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Dragtime (1997)

Movie 70 min

Documentary

A film that revels in the sheer delightful fabulousness of drag! A joyful look into the lives of some of the most famous drag queens of today: Varla Jean Merman, Candis Cayne, Lady Bunny and Lypsinka. These frocked out femmes of fashion light up the screen!

Patti Kaplan Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 11, 1997
Runtime
70 min
IMDb
tt0782137
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Themes

Cast

Billy B. Billy B. Self Charles Busch Charles Busch Self Candis Cayne Candis Cayne Self Ty Jennings Self Joey Arias Joey Arias Self John Epperson John Epperson Lypsinka Varla Jean Merman Varla Jean Merman Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dragtime about?
A film that revels in the sheer delightful fabulousness of drag! A joyful look into the lives of some of the most famous drag queens of today: Varla Jean Merman, Candis Cayne, Lady Bunny and Lypsinka. These frocked out femmes of fashion light up the screen!
Who directed Dragtime?
Dragtime was directed by Patti Kaplan.
Who stars in Dragtime?
Dragtime stars Billy B., Charles Busch, Candis Cayne, Ty Jennings.
When was Dragtime released?
Dragtime is a 1997 documentary film.
Where can I watch Dragtime?
You can watch Dragtime with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.