Synopsis:

A century apart, two Texas icons unite through art, resilience, and a shared legacy of self-expression and freedom.

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Review by Andie Karvelis:

Hope. Inspiration. Freedom. All these words conjure powerful feelings and we each define what these things mean to us. What inspires you? What gives you hope? What is your idea of freedom? These three words are the best way to describe Barbette & Fontaine – hope, inspiration and freedom.

Directors John-Carlos Estrada and Zak Zeh did an amazing job with this film. As did Thomas Swafford with his sensational cinematography work. They honored a trailblazer in the entertainment industry, Barbette. She paved the way in the early 1900’s by embracing the freedom to be herself and gave countless others inspiration and hope. One of those individuals is Cynthia Lee Fontaine, a wonderful drag performer. There have been so many parallels in Fontaine’s life to Babette’s and the struggles they both faced and overcame.

This film is so beautifully and artfully done. You can’t help but be inspired, hopeful and to remember that freedom of expression is a form of love… and love always wins.