Maisie

2021

1h 16m

Documentary

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An intimate portrait of aging and friendship as Britain's Oldest Drag Artiste Maisie Trollette prepares for the performance of a lifetime whilst battling Alzheimer's.

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Kevin EG Perry

Independent (UK)

First-time feature director Lee Cooper’s sweet, soulful documentary Maisie captures Raven in the run-up to his 85th birthday celebrations and provides a joyful insight into the trailblazing life of Britain’s oldest working drag performer.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 8, 2022

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

This fly-on-the-wall portrait of David Raven, aka Britain’s oldest drag artiste, as he turns 85, is sweet, respectful but also slightly toothless.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 5, 2022

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

[An] affectionate if slight documentary...

Rated: 3/5

Aug 2, 2022

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

On the one hand, this is a celebration of a bygone era, when drag queens were about big hair, sequins and innuendo. On the other, this is a warts-and-all observational doc that morbidly examines loneliness and mental decline.

Rated: 3/5

May 30, 2024

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Maria Lattila

WhyNow (UK)

Maisie is at times held back by Cooper’s inexperience. It often lacks an objective point of view and clarity, but it’s a warm portrayal of a Brighton legend.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 9, 2022

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Andrew Murray

The Upcoming

Told with a cheeky wink and plenty of innuendo, Maisie’s short length means it’s not here for a long time, but it’s certainly here for a good time.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 4, 2022

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Deborah Aston

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Synopsis

An intimate portrait of aging and friendship as Britain's Oldest Drag Artiste Maisie Trollette prepares for the performance of a lifetime whilst battling Alzheimer's.

Director: Lee Cooper
Producer: Deborah Aston, Lee Cooper
Screenwriter: Lee Cooper
Production Co: Proper Charlie Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: British English
Runtime: 1h 16m