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Franchesca Page (1998)

7.2
7.2
94 min  |  Comedy

The story follows the adventures of Rita Page, an aspiring showgirl in Las Vegas and his daughter Franchesca completely talentless, in their relentless pursuit of Broadway fame. After a disastrous audition, to everyone's surprise, Franchesca gets the role of an actress acting in a disc magazine poorly organized called "The Lady does it all". Following events claims that are followed during the tests Franchesca and her mother, in the belief that these events are not random, set out in search of the culprit coming to discover that behind the producer of the musical, Veronica (Rossy de Palma) lies a diabolical mind. In fact Veronica intends to become a "flop" the musical, having already in his hands investors' money. The mother and daughter, with the near Melba and the best friend in tow, make sure to thwart Veronica trying to Franchesca become a star. But things do not improve and desperate they decide to join forces with the "primadonna" of the "musical", Envisiona De La Paz, who sees his participation in the show as an opportunity for its revival. The futility of their attempts becomes apparent when the "first", Franchesca conscious of his inability to perform, refusing to go on stage. Mother and daughter are forced to reconsider their relationship, their struggles, their hopes. Rita appears as the one who had always wanted to (and deserved) a career in show business. As the curtain rises Broadway will welcome the new star Rita Page in "The lady does it all".

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The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson (2017)

7.4
7.4
105 min  |  Documentary, Biography

When Stonewall Veteran and beloved Greenwich Village personality Marsha P Johnson turned up dead shortly after Gay Pride in 1992, it was the latest in a series of murders, gay bashings, and "mysterious" deaths in the local gay community. Johnson is seen in footage at a political march shortly before this, at an action trying to draw attention to these hate crimes. Tragically, Johnson then becomes the next victim. Like the other suspicious deaths, Johnson's death is quickly dismissed as a "suicide", even though there is no evidence that Johnson was suicidal, and significant evidence that Johnson was harassed and stalked on that very night. Demonstrations are held to protest the lack of police investigation, but it is not until decades later that transgender crime advocate Victoria Cruz succeeds in getting some answers. Even after decades, many contemporaries of Johnson are still afraid to discuss on the record what happened to Johnson, the murders that took place in the Village in that era, the danger that follows many of the most marginalized in the community, and the threats that some still fear. Like the previous documentary on Marsha P Johnson, Pay it No Mind, this film relies on archival footage of the dead, letting the subjects speak for themselves. Footage of Johnson at political actions is included, though some might not notice Johnson at first at some of these actions and memorials, dressed down in jeans and a t-shirt, or jeans and a flannel shirt, with no wig. Stonewall veterans, AIDS activists, and early gender nonconforming and transgender activists are shown at these demonstrations, as well. The Gay Liberation Rally, where Sylvia Rivera gives the fiery "You Listen Up!" speech is also featured, along with with other interviews with Rivera and AIDS memorials with ACT UP and Gay Men's Health Crisis.

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