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Queen of Lapa

2019 · 73 min Documentary
10.0 / 10 · TMDB

Larger-than-life actress, cabaret performer, activist, and proud sex professional since the age of eleven, Luana Muniz - arguably one of Brazil’s most recognizable transgender personalities, shapes a new reality for a new generation of transgender sex workers in her hostel by providing a safe working environment in the dangerous neighborhood of Lapa in Rio de Janeiro. Queen of Lapa explores the day-to-day lives, quests for love, housemate rivalries in a turbulent political climate under matriarch Muniz’s watchful and guiding eye.

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Year 2019
Country Brazil, United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Theodore Collatos
Runtime 73 min.
Rating TMDB: 10.0/10 (1 votes)

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Queen of Lapa is an exceptional film rated 10.0/10. It ranks among the finest in its genre and is an absolute must-watch for any film lover.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

Released in 2019, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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