Carlotta (2014)

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Country: Australia
Genres: Biography, Drama
Release: 2014-06-19
Director: Samantha Lang
Writers: David Hannam
Language: English
Stars: Jessica Marais , Jessica Marais , Anita Hegh , Eamon Farren , Eamon Farren , Andrew Lees , Socratis Otto , Alex Dimitriades , Ryan Johnson , Caroline O’Connor , Alan Dukes , Paul Capsis
Runtime: 91 min
Awards: 3 wins & 6 nominations
AKA: Carlotta , Carlotta (Germany) , Карлотта (Russian Federation) , Carlotta (Australia)
Plot: Based on the extraordinary life of the iconic Les Girls headliner and Australian transgender pioneer, Jessica Marais, stars as Carlotta. A universal story about identity, family, tolerance and acceptance, Carlotta lays bare the life of the confused teenager named Richard and his flight into the turbulence of the hedonistic sixties and seventies. Against the threat of criminal prosecution as well as social rejection, Carlotta emerges as the all conquering drag queen and performer.How many working class Balmain boys grow up to be showgirls? Not just any showgirl but a household name, a legend of Kings Cross, a daytime TV star, and a symbol of generational change. Spanning forty years, Carlotta is an uplifting celebration of finding your place in the world and making your mark against all odds.
IMDB:tt2973554