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Garden of Des Moines

100%(1)Documentary

Garden of Des Moines is an intimate interview-style short film that follows drag performers in Iowa as they navigate the challenges of being queer in a conservative state. Through personal stories, the film explores the difficulties they face, from political pushback to societal pressures, while highlighting the joy, resilience, and freedom they find in drag. Set against Iowa's landscape, the film captures the vibrant, defiant beauty of queer expression flourishing in unexpected places

Directed byTeri Underhill

Coming soon
Status
Released
Runtime
0h 15m
Language
EN

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring

Alexandra St James

Alexandra St James

Kilda Mann

Kilda Mann

Amanita Quirl

Amanita Quirl

Lolita Cabron

Lolita Cabron

Jim B Garst

Jim B Garst

Creative team
Directed by
Teri Underhill
Written by
Teri Underhill
Produced by
Teri Underhill

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