"I'm proud to have lent my voice to the Muslim Drag Queens, who challenge convention in support of us all." Ian McKellen

"Best documentary of the week and one that deserves awards." Guardian

"Powerful and revealing... courageous pioneers" Telegraph
"C4's most eye-opening documentary yet" Mirror

This First Cut documentary from director Marcus Plowright allows unprecedented insight into the clandestine gay Asian or ‘Gaysian’ community in the UK which provides a haven for young men who are unable to publically reconcile their sexuality with their cultural identity and traditions. Homosexuality is widely deemed to be forbidden within Islam and the exhibitionist nature of drag remains one of the ultimate taboos for many British Asians – forcing the entire scene underground. This sensitively-made film focusses on the stories of three of the 100-150 Muslim Drag Queens who face the seemingly insurmountable challenge of gaining acceptance and tolerance within their own wider communities.

Muslim Drag Queens Swan Films | Channel 4

"I'm proud to have lent my voice to the Muslim Drag Queens, who challenge convention in support of us all." Ian McKellen

"Best documentary of the week and one that deserves awards." Guardian

"Powerful and revealing... courageous pioneers" Telegraph
"C4's most eye-opening documentary yet" Mirror

This First Cut documentary from director Marcus Plowright allows unprecedented insight into the clandestine gay Asian or ‘Gaysian’ community in the UK which provides a haven for young men who are unable to publically reconcile their sexuality with their cultural identity and traditions. Homosexuality is widely deemed to be forbidden within Islam and the exhibitionist nature of drag remains one of the ultimate taboos for many British Asians – forcing the entire scene underground. This sensitively-made film focusses on the stories of three of the 100-150 Muslim Drag Queens who face the seemingly insurmountable challenge of gaining acceptance and tolerance within their own wider communities.

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Alexander Parsons is a musician and composer based in London. He has composed original scores to many BAFTA and RTS-winning films, with credits found regularly on television productions on most of the major broadcasting channels. He also plays the electric violin and modular synthesiser as part of Miro Shot, who have undertaken residencies across Europe and are currently touring their multi-sensory live show, CONTENT. They are currently working on a debut album, signed to Believe and published by Warp. Alexander has been a member of the jury for the BAFTA craft awards.