How Priscilla, Queen of the Desert changed the world Between A Frock & A Hard Place - We Are Pride

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Mar 6, 2024 #LGBT #pride #Queer
This is the story of how a low-budget Australian film – The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – changed the course of history, loudly and proudly bringing a celebration of gay culture to the world that continues to resonate 20 years on. Narrated by Terence Stamp, Between a Frock and a Hard Place is also a social history of gay culture in Australia, drawing on footage from the famous movie as well as Sydney in the 80s. A time when the AIDS epidemic had taken hold, this time provided inspiration to director Stephan Elliott, who wanted to tell a story about the world of gay people, celebrating in the face of sadness and fear with flamboyant defiance. Includes interviews with the film’s key players – director Stephan Elliott, actors Terence Stamp, Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving, and the creative team, as well as drag artists and members of the gay community.

I went to see Priscilla when it came out - and took my teenage kids. We loved it and got the videotape, which we almost wore out over the years. Awesome movie!

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1. Loved Priscilla!

Took a conservative friend to see it at an art house and he was…well…stunned. His reaction was priceless. He drove a truck and listened to Rush Lintball kinds of ranting. Anyway, he moved back to TN to be with like minded folks.

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2. Change of pace

Terrance Stamp was Billy Budd.

Guy Pearce played many macho roles.

Hugo Weaving was super macho Agent Smith.