Garden of Des Moines
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
Director: Teri Underhill
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Cast
- Alexandra St James - Alexandra St James
- Kilda Mann - Kilda Mann
- Amanita Quirl - Amanita Quirl
- Lolita Cabron - Lolita Cabron
- Jim B Garst - Jim B Garst
Screenplay
Music: Teri Underhill
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
iowa, lgbt, short film, lgbt activism, queer coded, drag queens
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Garden of Des Moines about?
- 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
- Who directed Garden of Des Moines?
- Garden of Des Moines was directed by Teri Underhill.
- Who stars in Garden of Des Moines?
- Garden of Des Moines stars Alexandra St James, Kilda Mann, Amanita Quirl, Lolita Cabron, Jim B Garst.
- How long is Garden of Des Moines?
- Garden of Des Moines has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Garden of Des Moines?
- Garden of Des Moines is a Documentary film.