Jamie: Drag Queen at 16
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 UK TV BBC 3 at 9:00pm
This moving and uplifting documentary follows teenager Jamie as he makes a bold statement about his transition into adulthood.
Growing up in an ex-mining village in County Durham, Jamie has already faced his fair share of difficulties after coming out as gay at 14. However, with supportive family and friends around him, Jamie has now decided that he is ready to share with his peers his dreams of becoming a drag queen.
The programme follows Jamie as he embarks on a journey to discover more about his future vocation. He meets an established drag artist and performs as his alter ego for the very first time to a large audience - but how will Jamie's peers react when he reveals his future plans?
As Jamie has some frank and intimate family moments, the film explores his hopes and fears about leaving his small village behind for the bright lights of the city.
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