"Going from 10 years ago when people didn't understand who trans people were to now where people have a lot of misconceptions and they think they know who trans people are but they still don't-I'm really invested in trying to show a more approachable and real and hopefully relatable side of that,"
"I'll sit down and talk to people and they're like, 'didn't you do this, weren't you the first that?'"
"I was just trying to make it to work today and I didn't even realize that I have a list of things that I had done."
"I'm going to forget these things we better put some on video,"
The documentary captures nearly ten years of Peppermint's life in New York City's nightlife, tracing her path from club performer to national visibility. The film follows her rise to prominence as the first out trans contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race and later as the first out trans actor in a Broadway production, while documenting ongoing advocacy and personal growth. Filming began in 2016 before major milestones, and cameras remained rolling through her breakthroughs. The narrative emphasizes public misconceptions about trans people and Peppermint's efforts to present an approachable, real, and relatable portrait of trans experience. The film premieres at NewFest, executive produced by Bob the Drag Queen and Elliot Page.
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