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The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch

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Filmmakers John Catania and Charles Ignacio's tribute to New York's doyen of drag features interviews with Rosie O'Donnell, Kathleen Turner, B.D. Wong, Boy George, Michael Musto, as well as excerpts from such productions as "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom."

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Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter 04/21/2006
The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch should prove quite enticing for the legions of fans who have followed him throughout his career. Go to Full Review Joe Brown San Francisco Chronicle 04/14/2006
3/4
Affectionately observed, nimbly edited (and perhaps a mite overly reverent) documentary. Go to Full Review Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times 04/08/2006
3/5
An affectionate tribute to the drag artist who has been a Manhattan institution for more than 20 years. Go to Full Review Anne Stockwell The Advocate 05/27/2022
It's a rich entertainment comprising Busch's on-camera comments; interviews with friends, family, and collaborators; and hilarious footage both old and new. Go to Full Review David Noh Film Journal International 03/01/2007
An absolute orgy of Busch memorabilia, which will satisfy devotees and pique the interest of the uninitiated. Go to Full Review Don Willmott Filmcritic.com 09/25/2006
3.5/5
he's as entertaining out of drag as in it Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/17/2008 Well done documentary on my good friend Charles Busch... see it!!! See more 11/20/2007 lovely, simply....lovely. XD See more 11/18/2007 Compelling docudrama following Charles Busch through a retelling of his life (and more importantly his friend's lives) and how he made it, happily and succsefully, to the opening night of Die, Mommie, Die! Don't miss this sweet story. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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John Catania

Director

Charles Ignacio

Director

John Catania

Producer

Charles Ignacio

Producer

Daryl Roth

Executive Producer

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Synopsis Filmmakers John Catania and Charles Ignacio's tribute to New York's doyen of drag features interviews with Rosie O'Donnell, Kathleen Turner, B.D. Wong, Boy George, Michael Musto, as well as excerpts from such productions as "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom."
Director
John Catania, Charles Ignacio
Producer
John Catania, Charles Ignacio
Production Co
Two Lions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 22, 2005, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 26, 2006
Runtime
1h 30m