Lorna Washington: Surviving Probable Losses (2020)
Lorna Washington: Surviving Probable Losses
”A transgender icon reveals the secrets behind the scenes of her glamorous and difficult life as a performer.”
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"Lorna Washington: Surviving Probable Losses" is a portrait of the transgender movement focusing on the Rio de Janeiro artist Lorna Washington, whose real name is Celso Maciel. She was an icon of the gay clubs in Rio de Janeiro and her journey began at 18 years old. The documentary, which has a conventional format, is quite realistic showing the glamorous side of Lorna and also the difficult life she faced. Her irreverent style and remarkable performances make the work even richer. It is worth mentioning that Lorna Washington is also a symbol of militancy, for her fight against prejudice and awareness about HIV. "Lorna Washington: Surviving Probable Losses" is an important movie to better understand the culture of drag and also the LGBT+ community.
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With 30 years of career in Brazil and the USA, female impersonator Lorna Washington reveals the secrets behind the scenes of his performances in documentary.
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