Garden of Des Moines

Garden of Des Moines is an intimate interview-style short film that follows drag performers in Iowa as they navigate the challenges of being queer in a conservative state. Through personal stories, the film explores the difficulties they face, from political pushback to societal pressures, while highlighting the joy, resilience, and freedom they find in drag. Set against Iowa's landscape, the film captures the vibrant, defiant beauty of queer expression flourishing in unexpected places

Director: Teri Underhill

Cast: Alexandra St James, Kilda Mann, Amanita Quirl, Lolita Cabron, Jim B Garst

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