Summaries

Bullied girly-boy Scott Townsend grows into revered drag queen Thirsty Burlington fighting obstacles along the way only to discover what he really wants is self-acceptance.

The post-queer, musical biopic Thirsty tells the story of girly-boy Scott Townsend, who turns to the world of drag as a safe respite from his bullied upbringing in the Cambridge, MA projects, becoming Thirsty Burlington, Provincetown's beloved Cher impersonator. Within a dynamic, non-linear structure, the film visits significant events in Scott/Thirsty's life, spanning the 1970s to the present, to illuminate the dangers and the joys of living life with a slippery gender. Culminating on an upbeat note, Thirsty's message champions acceptance, outside and in.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • lgbt plus
  • drag queen
  • gender fluid
  • post queer
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
  • Musical
Release date Jun 14, 2016
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-MA
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Hudson Valley, New York, USA
Production companies Thin Edge Films

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

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