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Workhorse Queen (Encore)Workhorse Queen (Encore)

Workhorse Queen (Encore)

October 15-18, 2021

Virtual Screening

Workhorse Queen

Angela Washko (Dir), 88 minutes, USA, Buffalo Premiere

BIFF 2021 Best Documentary Feature Award Winner

1960's inspired housewife Mrs. Kasha Davis (Ed Popil) broke out of Rochester, NY and onto the RuPaul's Drag race stage at 44. An early elimination has Mrs. Davis struggling to navigate the highs and lows of reality TV stardom. In addition to Ed, the film focuses on the glowing drag scene in Rochester Featuring Drag Race alums Darienne Lake, Pandora Boxx, and Tatianna in addition to several queens who should become household names.

__Please note that in addition to being an Official Selection from Oct 7-11 during the 2021 Film Festival, Workhorse Queen is also part of BIFF ENCORE Oct 15-18!!!! __

  • Video from Workhorse Queen

    Directed by: Angela Washko

    Still from Workhorse Queen

    Still from Workhorse Queen

    Directed by: Angela Washko

October 15-18, 2021

Virtual Screening

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