The art of drag provides the opportunity to find yourself.
That may sound odd considering the objective is typically to make yourself look like somebody else, but that transformation has a magical way of discovering something within yourself you never ever knew was there.
Few films understand the power of drag like Sophie Dupuis’s “Solo,” a radiant and intimate story of queer life and a celebration of the queer community’s connection to the art of drag.Simon owns Montréal nightlife.
He’s garnered a reputation as one of the premier drag queens of the city, impressing with a tantalizing combination of a tight lipsync, fierce dance moves, and gorgeous fashion-forward outfits, made specially for Simon by his sister.
When Simon transforms into Glory Gore, she’s unstoppable; in complete command of the stage and audience — people just can’t get enough, cheering her name and soaking in every second of her fiery performances.
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