Equal Rights for Unborn Drag Queens

Equal Rights for Unborn Drag Queens

1992 · 7 min

Equal Rights for Unborn Drag Queens is a satirical short film in which Brenda and Glennda critique anti-abortion politics, homophobia, and religious fanaticism in the media. Interspersed between clips of right-wing news broadcasts is footage of Brenda having her nipple pierced, in an homage to Sandy Daley's Robert Having His Nipple Pierced (1971).

Directed by Glenn Belverio

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