Butterflies on the Scaffold (1996)
A rare view of what day-to-day life is like for the gay and drag community in modern Cuba. This award-winning documentary is the first since the 1959 revolution to examine the issues gays and transvestites face in the context of evolving attitudes towards homosexuality in Cuba, where people are judged first on what they achieve for their country. It is a highly unusual look at how a group of working class drag queens in a small town have become an integral part of their neighborhood.
Director: Margaret Gilpin, Luis Felipe Bernaza
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: October 26, 1996
Country: Cuba
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Butterflies on the Scaffold about?
- A rare view of what day-to-day life is like for the gay and drag community in modern Cuba. This award-winning documentary is the first since the 1959 revolution to examine the issues gays and transvestites face in the context of evolving attitudes towards homosexuality in Cuba, where people are judged first on what they achieve for their country. It is a highly unusual look at how a group of working class drag queens in a small town have become an integral part of their neighborhood.
- Who directed Butterflies on the Scaffold?
- Butterflies on the Scaffold was directed by Margaret Gilpin, Luis Felipe Bernaza.
- How long is Butterflies on the Scaffold?
- Butterflies on the Scaffold has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Butterflies on the Scaffold?
- Butterflies on the Scaffold is a Documentary film.
- Where was Butterflies on the Scaffold produced?
- Butterflies on the Scaffold was produced in Cuba.