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Queen of Lapa

Larger-than-life actress, cabaret performer, activist, and proud sex professional since the age of eleven, Luana Muniz - arguably one of Brazil's most famous transgender personalities - shaped a new reality in her hostel by providing a...

Meet Luana Muniz, a renowned Brazilian actress, performer, and sex worker who has been a prominent figure in the transgender community since her teenage years. She transformed her hostel in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighborhood into a sanctuary for young transgender girls, providing a safe space for them to thrive. The documentary "Queen of Lapa" follows the daily lives of these women, their quests for love, and their struggles amidst Brazil's complex political climate, all under the guidance and protection of the wise and compassionate Luana Muniz.

Info about Queen of Lapa

Studio(s): Brokenhorse Productions

Originally Released: United States, May 10, 2019

Production Country: Brazil

Genres:Documentary