This talking-heads documentary contains interesting material about its subject, female impersonators, but is rather flatly executed. Less pretentious than PARIS IS BURNING, LIP GLOSS concentrates on the sheer variety of males who've dedicated themselves to feminine disguise rather than the
psychological reasons they've become involved in this sartorial compulsion.
Presenting the life stories of the participants is Armand Monroe, a nite-club emcee and host/hostess. Best known for his dual role in the fright flick TERROR TRAIN, Derek McKinnon brags about his unconventional marriage to an understanding woman who helps him shop for frills and overlooks his gay
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Released:
1993
Rated:
NR
Length:
75 mins