Drag Heals
RuPaul brought Drag Race into the homes of millions and made the once taboo art form mainstream. This newfound renaissance has inspired a new generation to explore the art of drag and challenge the constructs of gender. While RuPaul’s Drag Race is a competition, Drag Heals is a documentary journey that follows men who have never worn heels or make-up but have always dreamed of letting their inner drag queen out. These men (and aspiring queens!) enter Canada’s first ever Drag class to explore how to create a compelling drag persona based on personal experience. For most, this is akin to a second coming out process. The culmination of the workshops will be a public performance where they will face down their fears of stepping into the limelight. Drag is typically viewed from a distance; Drag Heals gives unparalleled access to the creation of a performance that is more than just your average lip sync.
Episodes
Meet the Mentors
The new queens come to their very first Drag School class and meet other men who also dream of becoming fabulous queens.
First Time in Heels
For many of the new queens, this week's exercise will be the very first time they've ever tried on and performed in heels.
Just a Boy in a Dress
The Queens perform for each other to get comfortable being on stage. Some shine and some have a long way to go as they create the acts for their upcoming public show.
Personal Stories
The Queens get real and share personal stories that have shaped the people they are.
Church on Church
The Queens reflect on Drag School and the journey that has brought them to a public drag show that surprises its audience with its raw emotional edge.
