Chokehole: Drag Wrestlers do Deutschland

Overview

One hot summer night in New Orleans a drag collective staged wrestling night. They dressed up as their vibrant alter-egos, and proceeded to beat the living daylights out each other while the audience collectively lost their shit. That night, Chokehole was born. This documentary follows Chokehole as they take the show to Germany, sharing the stories of cast members as they grapple with racism, gender conformism, queer identity and America’s suppression of the arts. The film depicts the artists both with and without drag, sharing their larger-than-life and theatrical alter egos while displaying the unique vulnerabilities that lie behind the character.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 5, 2023

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Director

Yony Leyser

Cinematography

Shane Thomas McMillan

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt27810912