Paris Is Burning
This critically-acclaimed documentary focuses on the "house" culture of drag queens living in New York City, which offers a sense of community for LGBTQ+ people and performers, as well as their elaborate balls and celebrations. The film, which touches on poverty and racism, features interviews with a number of famous drag queens.
Lady Bird
Lady Bird was Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age directorial debut. The film follows a teen on the cusp of graduation whose turbulent relationship with her mother is exacerbated by her desire to express her individuality. The highs and lows of Lady Bird will resonate with anyone who was once an adolescent in search of escape.
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