01 Jun 2005
Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool
Friends, family, co-stars and admirers of actor Steve McQueen talk about his life and his movie career.
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In defiance of Russia’s anti-LGBTQ laws, a queer, 21-year-old artist risks her life performing in surreal costumes throughout Moscow. Jenna Marvin’s radical public performances blend artistry and activism in this SXSW documentary.
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