13 December
This year, artist Tue Greenfort found shelter at a biennial in the far north.
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—as drag queens. While critics at the time gave it mixed reviews for its predictable plot, the film has since become a celebrated piece of LGBTQ+ cinema history for its heartwarming message of acceptance. 🎬 Plot Overview
The story follows elite Manhattan drag queens ( Patrick Swayze ) and Noxeema Jackson ( Wesley Snipes ), who tie for the "Drag Queen of the Year" title. They decide to take a novice, Chi-Chi Rodriguez ( John Leguizamo ), under their wing for the national competition in Hollywood. To Wong Foo -1995- Wesley Snipes Patrick Swayze...
After tying for the win in a "Drag Queen of the Year" contest, (Swayze) and Noxeema Jackson (Snipes) win a trip to Hollywood for a national pageant. They decide to take a younger protégé, Chi-Chi Rodriguez (Leguizamo), under their wing. They trade their plane tickets for a vintage 1967 Cadillac convertible and set off across the country. To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar —as drag queens
Starring , Patrick Swayze , and John Leguizamo , To Wong Foo took the road-movie genre and dipped it in glitter, sequins, and a surprising amount of heart. The Unlikely Trio: Casting Against Type They decide to take a novice, Chi-Chi Rodriguez
