79 - Category Is: Drag History (feat. Bailey Katler)

We’re keeping the Pride celebration going this week with an episode all about the history of drag!

Bella Efstratis is joined by a very special returning guest, Bailey Katler, to break down three essential documentaries that celebrate the art, power, and evolution of drag culture.

• First up: The Queen, which takes us inside the 1967 Miss All-America Camp Beauty Contest in New York City.
•  Then, it’s Paris Is Burning — the iconic deep dive into the underground drag ball scene of the late ’80s.
•  And finally, we close with the ultimate showstopper: I Am Divine, chronicling the life and legacy of one of the most legendary drag queens of all time.

Together, these films explore different eras and subcultures of drag — from ballroom competitions and voguing to Divine’s rule-breaking rise to stardom — and unpack the legacy, beauty, and stories that still resonate today.

If you love the art of drag and queer history, these are must-watch films — and this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

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