A Normal Daughter: The Life and Times of Kewpie of District Six
Before South Africa’s apartheid government in the 1970’s destroyed District Six, being gay, or “moffie,” was an accepted part of this racially and religiously diverse community in Cape Town. Kewpie's hairdressing salon was the epicenter of this culture, a meeting place where the “girls” organized drag balls and cabaret performances, all of which are captured through her amazing collection of snapshots.
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A Normal Daughter: The Life and Times of Kewpie of District Six
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
May 1, 2000
Runtime
0h 56m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
A Normal Daughter: The Life and Times of Kewpie of District Six
Production Companies
Idol Pictures
Director
Jack Lewis
Description
Before South Africa’s apartheid government in the 1970’s destroyed District Six, being gay, or “moffie,” was an accepted part of this racially and religiously diverse community in Cape Town. Kewpie's hairdressing salon was the epicenter of this culture, a meeting place where the “girls” organized drag balls and cabaret performances, all of which are captured through her amazing collection of snapshots.
