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Beautiful by Night

Country: USA, Language: English, 28 mins

  • Director: James Hosking
  • Producer: James Hosking; Jeremy Lybarger

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The changing face of the gay community...through the watery eyes of three elderly drag Queens...

Once upon a time, the Tenderloin was cheek by jowl gay bars - now, there is only one rather tatty remnant: Aunt Charlie's Lounge.

Some would say depressing, others - of a certain age - will find it sad...it's an ode to days gone by.

A touching film...for those who remember...

Are we facing the last days of drag?


Watch...

Beautiful By Night from James Hosking on Vimeo.

The(ir) Blurb...

A documentary following three older drag entertainers at Aunt Charlie's Lounge in the Tenderloin area of San Francisco. The film explores the rituals of these performers' transformations, along with themes of aging, labor, and self acceptance.

Cast & Characters

Olivia Hart;
Collette Legrande;
Donna Personna