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Muslim Drag Queens

This new compelling and powerful documentary provides unprecedented insight into the clandestine gay Asian - or 'Gaysian' - community in the UK. This community provides a vital lifeline and haven for young men who are unable to publicly reconcile their sexuality with their cultural identity and traditions. Homosexuality is widely deemed to be forbidden within Islam and the exhibitionist nature of drag remains one of the ultimate taboos for many British Asians, forcing the entire scene underground. Ian McKellen narrates. (dir: Marcus Plowright)

English
  • Originally Aired August 24, 2015
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Network Channel 4
  • Notes Is a season finale
  • Created August 24, 2015 by
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  • Modified July 14, 2023 by
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