Underneath the Sequence, Rage: a History of Drag

IMDb 0.0 2025 • 52 min • DocumentaryHistory

Director

Pascal Petit

Country

FR

Plot Summary

The art of drag represents an artistic transformation where individuals create characters by amplifying gendered traits, challenging established social norms. This practice, known for its spectacular performances, has evolved through periods of repression and acceptance. Through humor and self-mockery, drag disrupts conventions and is deeply rooted in the history of LGBT+ movements. This documentary traces the history of Drag in France and around the world, from William Dorsey Swann—a young emancipated slave considered the first drag queen—to RuPaul, Nicky Doll, and Paloma. Featuring contributions from historians, anthropologists, and sociologists specialized in drag, as well as testimonies from drag artists who are shaping or have shaped this history.

Top Cast

Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin
Hugo 'Paloma' Bardin Self / Narrator (voice)
Tonya Loren
Tonya Loren Herself
Nicky Doll
Nicky Doll Herself
Soa De Muse
Soa De Muse Herself
Cookie Kunty
Cookie Kunty Herself