Sequins

Directed by Michael Beddoes

Seventeen-year-old Paul pursues his dream of becoming a drag queen, despite fear of ridicule and family rejection. When he meets seasoned performer Mimi Le Purr, and her supportive alter ego Roger, Paul begins a transformative journey of self-discovery, learning to embrace himself and trust in the love of those who matter most.
Sequins understands that drag can be both escape and self-recognition. Michael Beddoes builds the short film around a teenage boy discovering performance at the same time he is trying to understand where he fits socially and sexually. The story is familiar, but the affection for its characters carries it, and the backstage energy gives the coming-of-age material a welcome spark rather than treating difference as tragedy.

Sequins

Directed by Michael Beddoes

Seventeen-year-old Paul pursues his dream of becoming a drag queen, despite fear of ridicule and family rejection. When he meets seasoned performer Mimi Le Purr, and her supportive alter ego Roger, Paul begins a transformative journey of self-discovery, learning to embrace himself and trust in the love of those who matter most.

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Sequins understands that drag can be both escape and self-recognition. Michael Beddoes builds the short film around a teenage boy discovering performance at the same time he is trying to understand where he fits socially and sexually. The story is familiar, but the affection for its characters carries it, and the backstage energy gives the coming-of-age material a welcome spark rather than treating difference as tragedy.