Utah Queer Film Festival October 24-26, 2025.

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October 26, 2025 at 3:30 pm
Jeanné Wagner Theatre at the Rose Wagner
$15 or Pay What You Can
Dorothy-960

It’s Dorothy!

Since Dorothy Gale started her epic journey down the Yellow Brick Road 125 years ago in L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, she’s become a celebrity, a brand, and a beacon for marginalized voices across our culture. It’s Dorothy brings to life her timeless adventures in Oz through the human experiences of a new generation of star performers, infused with the spirit and influence of Judy Garland and more.

With a chorus of cultural icons, unforgettable music, and a magical remix of archival and cinematic art, this film centers the perspectives of women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ voices. Exploring the meaning and evolution of a cherished character through the eras, we celebrate Dorothy as an enduring symbol of hope and a touchstone in our universal quest to fly over the rainbow and find home again.

Directed by: Jeffrey McHale
Film type: Documentary
Runtime: 97 minutes
Year: 2024
Country: United States
Content advisory: Depictions of themes like drug abuse, eating disorders. Loud noises/flashing lights.
Language: English
Cast: Ashanti, Danielle Hope, Nichelle Lewis, Fairuza Balk, Shanice Shantay, Lena Waite, John Waters, Margaret Cho, Amber Ruffin, Roxane Gay, Gregory Maguire, Rufus Wainwright

“Packed with unforgettable music, magical archival footage, and a sprinkle of Judy Garland’s star power (plus her Hollywood drama), this documentary is a wild, colorful ride through Dorothy’s ever-changing cultural glow-up. ” – Cat Palmer

Official Selection:

2025 Tribeca Festival
2025 Frameline Film Festival

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