Muslim Drag Queens (2015)

"I'm gay, I'm Muslim, I'm a drag queen, I'm British and Pakistani," said Asif Quraishi, Britain's first out and proud Muslim drag queen who performs under the glamorous alter ego, Asifa Lahore. "People say these things shouldn't fit together but hey, here I am." Now Quaraishi and his fellow artistes have been promised police protection amid fears that a Channel 4 documentary shining a spotlight on the "hidden" community of gay British Asians could provoke a violent response. Quraishi, 33, from Southall, West London, performs a provocative act in which he strips off a Burka and has received death threats from fellow Muslims.

Director: Marcus Plowright
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Swan Films
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Muslim Drag Queens about?
"I'm gay, I'm Muslim, I'm a drag queen, I'm British and Pakistani," said Asif Quraishi, Britain's first out and proud Muslim drag queen who performs under the glamorous alter ego, Asifa Lahore. "People say these things shouldn't fit together but hey, here I am." Now Quaraishi and his fellow artistes have been promised police protection amid fears that a Channel 4 documentary shining a spotlight on the "hidden" community of gay British Asians could provoke a violent response. Quraishi, 33, from Southall, West London, performs a provocative act in which he strips off a Burka and has received death threats from fellow Muslims.
Who directed Muslim Drag Queens?
Muslim Drag Queens was directed by Marcus Plowright.
How long is Muslim Drag Queens?
Muslim Drag Queens has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Muslim Drag Queens?
Muslim Drag Queens is a Documentary film.
Where was Muslim Drag Queens produced?
Muslim Drag Queens was produced in United Kingdom.