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In the wake of a terrifying encounter, an overwhelmed drag queen struggles under the weight of public attention. Akita the drag queen hasn't left her apartment in days. Her inboxes overflow with messages of praise, concern, and… death threats? She lets in a film crew and recounts to a reporter about how Nazis stormed her Drag Story Hour. After the interview, Akita breaks down. In one final flashback: After the Nazis leave, Akita returns to complete the Drag Story Hour reading for the children and families. Inspired by a true story
- Year2025
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- GenreDrama, LGBTQ, Asian American
- DirectorSyra McCarthy
- ScreenwriterKyle Casey Chu, Roísín Isner
- ProducerVee Godinez, Hillary Irene Pierce, Kyle Casey Chu, Roísín Isner, Talon Entertainment
- Executive ProducerSundance Institute, Skywalker Sound, Talon Entertainment, San Francisco Arts Commission, Kyle Casey Chu, Roísín Isner
- CastKyle Casey Chu, Drew Benjamin Jones, Anna Dennis
In the wake of a terrifying encounter, an overwhelmed drag queen struggles under the weight of public attention. Akita the drag queen hasn't left her apartment in days. Her inboxes overflow with messages of praise, concern, and… death threats? She lets in a film crew and recounts to a reporter about how Nazis stormed her Drag Story Hour. After the interview, Akita breaks down. In one final flashback: After the Nazis leave, Akita returns to complete the Drag Story Hour reading for the children and families. Inspired by a true story
- Year2025
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- GenreDrama, LGBTQ, Asian American
- DirectorSyra McCarthy
- ScreenwriterKyle Casey Chu, Roísín Isner
- ProducerVee Godinez, Hillary Irene Pierce, Kyle Casey Chu, Roísín Isner, Talon Entertainment
- Executive ProducerSundance Institute, Skywalker Sound, Talon Entertainment, San Francisco Arts Commission, Kyle Casey Chu, Roísín Isner
- CastKyle Casey Chu, Drew Benjamin Jones, Anna Dennis