to be judged
202611m
Documentary
- Runtime
- 11m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- Germany
About
"In this society, you’ve already lost anyway—I’m just not white, I’m not cis, I’m not hetero," says Gem. Together with Naomi, Gem is part of Munich’s vibrant Ballroom scene—a queer subculture historically pioneered by Black and Latinx trans women. Here, in a world flipped on its head, being outside the white, cis-heteronormative box isn't the exception; it's the norm. It is a vital sanctuary of celebration, free from stares, slurs, or the constant need to justify one's existence. But as the night unfolds, the boundaries between escapism and harsh reality blur. In the category of Realness, trans individuals compete to see who blends best into a cis-normative world—a survival skill judged as an art form. Why do these safe spaces actively replicate the very judgments of the outside world, and how did they become a chosen home? Through raw, intimate access to Naomi and Gem, this documentary explores the heart, joy, and deep-rooted complexities of Munich’s Ballroom community.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Tabea Schmidt
- Writing
- Tabea Schmidt
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Oct 21, 2026
- Studio
- Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
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