Ron Vawter's performance piece is reimagined as a film diptych, showcasing his stunning portrayal of two infamous homosexuals, Roy Cohn and Jack Smith. Cohn, a homophobic lawyer, and Smith, an underground filmmaker, are depicted in a dramatic and comedic exploration of queer identity. Both characters leak out privileged knowledge of Queerness through their performances, with Cohn using politics as a form of drag and Smith turning drag into a form of politics, pathos, and jouissance.
Roy Cohn/Jack Smith
A dramatic and comedic film exploring the complex relationships between two queer individuals, Roy Cohn and Jack Smith, with a focus on their intense and captivating performances.
