A film diptych featuring the performances of Ron Vawter, who portrayed two infamous homosexuals, Roy Cohn and Jack Smith, in a critically acclaimed piece. Cohn, a homophobic lawyer, and Smith, an underground filmmaker, are brought to life in this film about the closet and the power of silence. Both characters leak out privileged knowledge of Queerness through their performances, with Cohn using politics as a form of drag and Smith turning drag into a form of politics, pathos, and jouissance.
Roy Cohn/Jack Smith
This film explores the complex and captivating relationship between two influential queer figures, Roy Cohn and Jack Smith, showcasing their undeniable chemistry on screen.
