Queens of Heart: Community Therapists in Drag

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Queens of Heart: Community Therapists in Drag (2006)

This look at the psychology of drag examines the skills needed for men to transform themselves into women and the interaction between performers and audience. Filmed on location in Portland,... Read allThis look at the psychology of drag examines the skills needed for men to transform themselves into women and the interaction between performers and audience. Filmed on location in Portland, Oregon at a legendary nightclub.This look at the psychology of drag examines the skills needed for men to transform themselves into women and the interaction between performers and audience. Filmed on location in Portland, Oregon at a legendary nightclub.

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4.7/10

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Heather Mosher received credit as both Director of Photography, at the beginning of the film, and Cinematographer, at the end of the film. Caleb Heymann received credit only as Cinematographer, at the end of the film.

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Department of Just Us - Federal Bureau of Indecency Warning This documentary contains language that may be offensive to some viewers. It includes a lot of dirty talk. But as Sigmund Freud once commented, "Dirt is simply matter in the wrong place." This documentary also contains clinical terms that may be offensive to some viewers. Any relationship between diagnostic terms and actual audience members or groups depicted is mostly incidental. For a real diagnosis, consult your personal physician.

Connections
References The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

Soundtracks
Send in the Clowns
Performed by Sophie Smith and Walter Cole
Written by Stephen Sondheim
Used by Permission of WB Music Corp.

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9/10

A Local Legend

I was happy to watch this film about a local legend here in Portland. Darcelle XV is the type of club that people go to in order to experience something new or to be part of a family. This feeling of belonging is apparent in the film among Darcelle and the other performers.

There is also a sense of analysis in the film over the people who go to the club and those who participate. Dressing in drag has a full gamut of responses and opinions from those who go to the club. People go to have fun, but at the same time there are some people who are fearful or apprehensive of things they either do not understand or do not related to for one reason or another. Even though I was already somewhat familiar with the club, this movie has given me additional insight on a phenomenon that is outside of my own life, but still within my own community.

If you are from Portland, live in the area, or just want to know more about a local legend you should definitely watch this film. It is only a slice of the real thing. Hopefully after watching it you will have a greater respect for the club and urge you to go check it out.