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Sultana's Reign
Sultana's Reign

Sultana's Reign

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Documentary

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Sultana of New York is a Palestinian drag queen, performer, and artist. "Sultana’s Rein" opens with a conversation with Sultana, as she is being painted by Jordanian artist, RIDIKKULUZ. Reflecting on her journey from Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, to then New York, Sultana tells of the challenges of performing drag in conservative societies, her nostalgia for the glory days and the glamour of Egyptian cinema icons, and her struggle to prove her existence and her self-expression as a performer and artist. She also shares her love of celebration and her everlasting commitment to be true to herself.

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Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

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Release Date

29 August 2023

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Cast

Sultana

Sultana

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Ridikkuluz

Ridikkuluz

Self

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