Thirsty

Jun 15 2016 TV-MA 1h 37m
Biography, Drama, Musical

Bullied girly-boy Scott Townsend grows into revered drag queen Thirsty Burlington fighting obstacles along the way only to discover what he really wants is self-acceptance.

Plot

The post-queer, musical biopic Thirsty tells the story of girly-boy Scott Townsend, who turns to the world of drag as a safe respite from his bullied upbringing in the Cambridge, MA projects, becoming Thirsty Burlington, Provincetown's beloved Cher impersonator. Within a dynamic, non-linear structure, the film visits significant events in Scott/Thirsty's life, spanning the 1970s to the present, to illuminate the dangers and the joys of living life with a slippery gender. Culminating on an upbeat note, Thirsty's message champions acceptance, outside and in.

Written by

Laura Kelber, Margo Pelletier

Directed by

Margo Pelletier

Awards

3 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
104
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA