Queen of Lapa

Queen of Lapa
Directed by
  • Theodore Collatos
  • Carolina Monnerat
Produced by
  • Theodore Collatos
  • Josh Crane
  • Matt Grady
  • Carolina Monnerat
StarringLuana Muniz
CinematographyTheodore Collatos
Edited by
  • Theodore Collatos
  • Matt Grady
Music byMichael Leonhart
Production
companies
Release date
  • 2019 (2019)
Running time
73 minutes
CountryBrazil
LanguagePortuguese

Queen of Lapa is a 2019 documentary film directed by Theodore Collatos and Carolina Monnerat.[1] The film profiles Luana Muniz, a Brazilian transgender activist.[2][3] The documentary uses cinema verité style to depict the lives of a small community of trans sex workers in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighborhood.[4][5]

Awards

References

  1. ^ Collatos, Theodore; Monnerat, Carolina, Queen of Lapa (Documentary), Luana Muniz, Brokenhorse Productions, retrieved 2024-12-11
  2. ^ "Queen of Lapa". New Hampshire Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  3. ^ Harvey, Dennis (2020-06-17). "'Queen of Lapa': Film Review". Variety. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  4. ^ "This Doc Is an Intimate Look at the Woman Who Created a Safe Haven for Trans Sex Workers in Rio". Remezcla. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  5. ^ Harris, Malika (2019-10-30). "Movie Review: A Legendary Transvestite Prostitute-Turned-Activist Opens A Safe Hostel For Sex Workers In "Queen Of Lapa" - Irish Film Critic". Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  6. ^ Wiegers, Liz (2019-11-01). "NEWFEST ANNOUNCES 2019 AWARD WINNERS | THE UNTITLED MAGAZINE". Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  7. ^ Eddins, Sam (2019-08-27). "Award Winners from Sidewalk 2019". Sidewalk Film Center & Cinema. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  8. ^ "2019 RIIFF Awards". www.film-festival.org. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
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