An intimate look into the lives of the Boston-based drag theatre troupe, ALL THE KINGS
MEN (ATKM), the film PLAY IN THE GRAY explores questions of identity, sexuality,
love, and shakes the foundation of gender stereotypes. The film is a vivid, lovable
portrait of life that one viewer calls a look into "the most unique theater troupe ever
documented." Viewers experience their work, family relationships, and struggle to
survive as performers.
familiar in new ways," says Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Founder of The Progressive Project,
a national movement building group. "PLAY IN THE GRAY will take you brazenly,
fabulously off-script, showing queer lives with depth, candor, and humor."
The film debuted at the Atlanta Film Festival in 2010, and continues to gain attention at
festivals all over the world. It has played in Cambodia, the UK, and across the United
States to thrilled audiences. The Boston Phoenix calls it “the best film about cross-
dressing since Paris is Burning.” The Seattle True Independent Film Festival awarded it
“Most Eye Opening” film of 2010.
Director Kaitlin Meelia hopes the film raises awareness about gender and sexuality for
people of all ages and walks of life. Youth have responded to the film and, "are able to
feel less alone and possibly become inspired to live their truth," says Director Kaitlin
Meelia. Her first film, PLAY IN THE GRAY dives head first into the social construct of
gender including footage of the prominent gender theorist Kate Bornstein. The film is
accessible to a wide audience because of Meelia’s careful balancing of the intense
personal stories with the electrifying cabaret-style and modern vaudevillian work of
ATKM.
"The film provokes incredible conversation everywhere we go," says Danielle Connor,
Associate Producer who will be in attendance. "Anyone interested in the art of following
dreams is likely to fall in love with this story.”
Since the film’s release, ATKM has continued to rise in popularity. Several of the troupe
members are up for awards for best comedians of 2010, and their solo projects have
attracted national attention.
For more information about the film visit: http://playinthegray.com/news.html
For more information about ATKM visit: http://www.atkm.com/
To purchase tickets visit: http://sbdac.com/tickets/fmff-session-25
