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Workhorse Queen

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Workhorse Queen

2021

1h 28m

Documentary

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By day, Ed Popil worked as a telemarketer in Rochester, New York for 18 years. By night, he transformed into drag queen Mrs. Kasha Davis, a 1960's era housewife trying to liberate herself from domestic toil through performing at night in secret -- a homage to Ed's mother. After seven years of auditioning to compete on RuPaul's Drag Race, Ed Popil was finally cast onto the TV show and thrust into a full-time entertainment career at the late age of 44. Workhorse Queen explores the complexities of reality television's impact on queer performance culture by focusing on the growing divide between members of a small town drag community -- those who have been on television, and those who have not.

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Brandon Stanwyck

InSession Film

Mrs. Kasha Davis deserves to be among this hypothetical nothing-but-bangers cast of mine because Angela Washko's film is here to make it clear that Davis' charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent is boundless.

Rated: B

Jul 15, 2024

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Terry Mesnard

Gayly Dreadful

If there's one thing I took from the documentary it's the reminder that you're never too old to pursue your passion.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 28, 2021

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Carey-Ann Pawsey

Orca Sound

There are many levels to all that is going on here.

Mar 1, 2021

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Raquel Stecher

Quelle Movies

A must see for fans of RuPauls' Drag Race.

Feb 15, 2021

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Josiah Teal

Film Threat

Some documentaries have a tendency to be bland, boring, and drab. Workhorse Queen is the furthest thing from any of those faux pas.

Rated: 9/10

Feb 13, 2021

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Ian Thomas Malone

ianthomasmalone.com

Mrs. Kasha Davis inspires through her endless perseverance and charm, an entertaining entry into the LGBTQ film canon.

Feb 12, 2021

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By day, Ed Popil worked as a telemarketer in Rochester, New York for 18 years. By night, he transformed into drag queen Mrs. Kasha Davis, a 1960's era housewife trying to liberate herself from domestic toil through performing at night in secret -- a homage to Ed's mother. After seven years of auditioning to compete on RuPaul's Drag Race, Ed Popil was finally cast onto the TV show and thrust into a full-time entertainment career at the late age of 44. Workhorse Queen explores the complexities of reality television's impact on queer performance culture by focusing on the growing divide between members of a small town drag community -- those who have been on television, and those who have not.

Director: Angela Washko
Screenwriter: Angela Washko
Production Co: Situated Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 28m

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