Synopsis:
Hedwig, born male as Hansel in East Berlin, fell in love with an American G.I. and underwent a Gender Reassignment Surgery in order to marry him and flee to the West. Unfortunately, nothing worked out quite as it was supposed to – years later, Hedwig is leading her rock band on a tour of the U.S., telling her life story through a series of concerts at Bilgewater Inn seafood restaurants. Her tour dates coincide with those of arena-rock star Tommy Gnosis, a wide-eyed boy who once loved Hedwig – but then left with all her songs.
Quick Thoughts:
East-German punk, trans drag, and rock? What more could you ask for? “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” delivers on all of this – and more! This film adaptation of the incredible stage musical by John Cameron Mitchell, and starring Mitchell himself, is just as phenomenal. Although the different format both allows more realistic ways to show scenes yet takes away some of the intimate settings of the stage musical. It’s edgy, campy, and surprisingly full of deep topics. This film adaptation is worth the watch – especially if you can’t see the stage musical in person!
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