Wigstock: The Movie is the classic 1995 documentary focusing on Wigstock, the annual drag music festival held New York City’s East Village through the 1980s and 1990s. The film presents performances by Crystal Waters, Deee-Lite, Debbie Harry, Miss Coco Peru, and RuPaul at the height of his fame during the 1990s.
The film also goes behind the scenes, examining the rehearsal process of a number of the performers including Lypsinka and the “Wigstock Dancers.” Members of the crew assembling the stage and attendees are interviewed about their experiences at the festival and some of the performers give interviews about the importance of drag and transgressive gender expression in their lives. One memorable moment features Wigstock MC Lady Bunny on the telephone with a city representative inquiring about the possibility of placing a wig on the Statue of Liberty.
