Resilience (2025)
Globally renowned drag, circus, performance, and dance artists share their personal stories of resilience through captivating manifestos. From a French aerialist's life-saving journey of gender euphoria through circus to a Canadian dancer's defiant resistance against shadeism, and a Colombian queer refugee artist's poignant revelation of silenced asylum struggles, these inspiring artists come together to share stories that not only positively transformed their lives but also greatly impacted their communities. Blending documentary and art film, 'Resilience' captures vibrant performance manifestos born from a shared creation residency. Through visceral movement and powerful words, the film invites viewers to contemplate the beauty of human strength.
Director: Juan David Padilla Vega
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Miranda Chan as |
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Esie Mensah as |
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Zed Cézard as |
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Abel Azcona as |
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Yosmell Calderón Mejías as |
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Adriana The Bombshell as |
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Kristen Cere as |
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Michelle Lucero Morís as |
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Claire Campbell as |
| Directing | Juan David Padilla Vega | Director |
| Writing | Juan David Padilla Vega | Writer |