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Queen of Lapa

Luana Muniz is a renowned actress, cabaret performer, and activist who has been a prominent figure in Brazil's LGBTQ+ community since the age of eleven, earning recognition as one of the country's most famous transgender personalities.

Luana Muniz, a renowned Brazilian transgender personality, transformed a hostel in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighborhood into a safe haven for young transgender girls. The film "Queen of Lapa" delves into the daily lives, romantic pursuits, and struggles of these women amidst the Brazilian political landscape and rivalries within the hostel, all under Muniz's guidance and care.

Info about Queen of Lapa

Studio(s): Brokenhorse Productions

Originally Released: United States, May 10, 2019

Production Country: Brazil

Genres:Documentary