Synopsis

Larger-than-life actress, activist, and sex professional Luana Muniz–one of Brazil’s most recognizable transgender personalities–shapes a new reality of transgender sex workers by providing a safe working environment in the dangerous Rio neighborhood of Lapa. Queen of Lapa explores their lives in a turbulent political climate under Muniz’s guidance.

Directors Theodore Collatos and Carolina Monnerat in attendance for screenings

• year 2019
• rating MT
• runtime 73
• director Carolina Monnerat, Theodore Collatos
• country Brazil
• Genre Documentary, Female Filmmaker, Latin/South American, LGBTQ, Political
• Programs Global Currents

Screenings

• a/perture 21:30 pm, Friday, March 27 Buy Tickets
• a/perture 28:30 pm, Saturday, March 28 Buy Tickets