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Synopsis
In the light, art shines like glitter; in the shadows, it heals and saves. This documentary short follows two Drag stars, Lusea Star (Rodolfo Araujo) and Brigitte Bordô (Marina Espinoza), as they present their costumes and prepare for a performance. Along the way, they reflect on the powerful relationship they've built with their personas and art itself, revealing how these effects echo far beyond the stage.
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