Film

Garden of Des Moines

15m · 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

• Teri UnderhillDirector · Writer · Producer

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

15m

Genres

Documentary

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