As part of our See Change initiative, we strive to showcase the work of women and non-binary individuals and their behind-the-scenes involvement in a production.
This film is directed by Beeban Kidron and has music composed by Rachel Portman.
In celebration of Omaha’s Pride festivities this July, Film Streams and Heartland Pride present a star-studded comedy about drag, friendship, and fabulousness. Stay after the screening where local drag performers will reflect on the film’s 30-year legacy and lasting impact.
Film Information
To Wong Foo dared to challenge stereotypes and featured three well-known actors—Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo—in drag roles. Their performances were not only entertaining but also groundbreaking for mainstream Hollywood. Three decades later, the film remains a cherished and iconic part of LGBTQ+ cinema. Its themes of love, acceptance, and defying societal norms continue to resonate with audiences of all backgrounds.
Elite Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme (Swayze) and Noxeema Jackson (Snipes) impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez (Leguizamo) -- one of the losers that evening -- the charmed Vida and Noxeema agree to take the hopeless youngster under their joined wing. Soon the three set off on a madcap road trip across America and struggle to make it to Los Angeles in time.
Reviews
"Ultimately, the comedy comes across as a celebration of openness, alternative lifestyles and bonding, all life-affirming values that in the 1990s are beyond reproach — or real controversy." – Variety
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