The balls are an expression of freedom because they get to be
who they really are. They can express without worrying about what the outside
society thinks or worrying about being judged. They mention in the film that
they are always being watched and observed, so they have to be weary of what
they do and how they behave. I think their family is also important to them for
the same reason. It is where they are accepted. They can relate better with
each other and share experiences that their biological family couldn’t really
understand.
Realness is the ability to pass as a normal person in the
society. To blend in. It is very much important to them because they get to
show their ability to shape shift and adapt. And that’s one of the reasons why
they use mainstream culture. It is a challenge because, here is a group of
people that has been shunned and put down by society putting on a good enough
show or even better than what we see on TV. But at the same time there is a
submission to it because they mention how they idolize the mainstream culture.
They are almost obsessed by it, they really want to be in the position that
their idols are in.
I
think hooks’ interpretation of the directors role in the film is quite on
point. She is very neutral and innocent. There is definitely a bias at the way
she structures the film(when you analyze it) but it is so seamless when you are
watching. You don’t get to hear her voice much and you don’t see her at all,
therefore you do indeed feel like you are a new character in this new world.
Drag should not be offensive to women. It should not be a form
of "ridicule and degradation” All it is is a performance, right?
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