Pride Movie Nights: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Colchester Pride are thrilled to present a season of queer cinema, bringing classic LGBTQ+ movies back to the big screen every month!

Curated by the committee, these screenings will feature cult classics and modern must-sees that represent or resonate with the whole of our wonderful community and, if that weren’t enough, profits go to supporting Colchester Pride’s main event and our countless other community events.

This seasons picks are:
The Birdcage – Wed 3 May
The Miseducation of Cameron Post – Tue 6 Jun
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar – Tue 1 Aug

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Comedy (PG), 109 mins

After tying for first place in New York City’s ‘Drag Queen of the Year’ contest, Noxeema Jackson and Vida Boheme win a trip to Hollywood to take part in the even bigger ‘Miss Drag Queen of America Pageant’.

Before they depart, Vida persuades Noxeema to take along inexperienced ‘drag princess’ Chi-Chi Rodriguez as their protégé. They cash in their plane tickets to a friend, buy a yellow convertible 1967 Cadillac DeVille and set off for Los Angeles Unfortunately, their car breaks down along the way and the three are stranded in the town of Snydersville while they wait for the replacement parts for their car.

While volunteering to help with the town’s Strawberry Social, they decide the town’s women need to spend a day with them, getting their hair done, picking out new outfits, and talking in a café. As their stay progresses, the trio work their magic to turn the town from drab to fab, learning about themselves and each other in the process.

And why not make a night of it?

Pride have organised discounts with a number of eateries in the city centre, so grab your friends for a bite to eat before the film! Check the Colchester Pride Website for available meal offers.