2024 SQFF: Seattle Queer Film Festival

Queen of New York & Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr

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Welcome to a different kind of drag race! As NYC emerges from the chaos of 2020, Marti Cummings (they/them), an audacious and big-hearted drag queen, goes all out in a historic bid to become a City Councilperson. It’s one of the most hotly contested Council races in years, and Marti’s strongest competitor is Shaun Abreu, a tenants’ lawyer with deep roots in the district’s Latinx community. As these first-timers race to do the most good for their Upper Manhattan neighbors, they offer very different visions for Democratic politics – one in a suit and tie, the other in combat boots and floral print. As this immersive documentary reveals, Marti’s passion inspires queer activists and allies to change the political system. Their campaign becomes a community of its own, especially for Marti’s non-binary peers who have never before seen themselves represented.
  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    80 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Emma Fidel
  • Producer
    Emma Fidel, Robert Profusek, Dan Ming, Gigi Dement
  • Executive Producer
    Donna Gruneich, Brendan Gaul, Brett Henenberg
  • Cast
    Marti Gould Cummings, Billy Porter, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
  • Cinematographer
    Emma Fidel
  • Editor
    Brittany Ross