The Cockettes
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
David Weissman
John Waters
Anton Dunnigan
Dusty Dawn
Goldie Glitters
John Flowers
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Synopsis
A chronicle of the rise and fall of the legendary San Francisco theatrical troupe, The Cockettes (1969-1972). As the psychedelic San Francisco of the '60's began evolving into the gay San Francisco of the '70's, The Cockettes, a flamboyant ensemble of hippies (women, gay men, and babies) decked themselves out in gender-bending drag and glitter for a series of legendary midnight musicals at the Palace Theater. The Cockettes were founded by "Hibiscus," a member of a commune that was dedicated to distributing free food and to creating free art and theater. The early shows were mostly non-narrative revues, with everybody making their own costumes, and creative spontaneity reigning supreme. But with "Pearls Over Shanghai" the Cockettes produced their first show with all-original script, music and lyrics. Combining grand spectacle with the awkwardness of a high school operetta, The Cockettes thrilled audiences as much with their unpredictability as with their triumphs.
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Released in United States 2002
Released in United States August 2, 2002
Released in United States February 2002
Released in United States January 2002
Released in United States July 2002
Released in United States July 26, 2002
Released in United States June 28, 2002
Released in United States May 17, 2002
Released in United States September 2000
Released in United States Spring May 10, 2002
Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 6-17, 2002.
Shown at IFP Market/(IFFM) ("No Borders") in New York City September 15-22, 2000.
Shown at Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Festival July 11-23, 2002.
Shown at Seattle International Film Festival May 23 - June 16, 2002.
Released in United States 2002 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival May 23 - June 16, 2002.)
Released in United States January 2002 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Documentary Competition) in Park City, Utah January 10-20, 2002.)
Released in United States February 2002 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 6-17, 2002.)
Released in United States Spring May 10, 2002
Released in United States May 17, 2002 (Santa Cruz and Berkeley, CA)
Released in United States June 28, 2002 (New York City, Miami, Cambridge and Oregon)
Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Documentary Competition) in Park City, Utah January 10-20, 2002.
Released in United States July 2002 (Shown at Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Festival July 11-23, 2002.)
Released in United States July 26, 2002 (Los Angeles and Seattle)
Released in United States August 2, 2002 (Chicago, Austin, and San Diego)
Released in United States September 2000 (Shown at IFP Market/(IFFM) ("No Borders") in New York City September 15-22, 2000.)
