Queen of Lapa (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2019, Queen of Lapa is a documentary film directed by Theodore Collatos, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Larger-than-life actress, cabaret performer, activist, and proud sex professional since the age of eleven, Luana Muniz - arguably one of Brazil’s most recognizable transgender personalities, shapes a new reality for a new generation of transgender sex workers in her hostel by providing a safe working environment in the dangerous neighborhood of Lapa in Rio de Janeiro. Queen of Lapa explores the day-to-day lives, quests for love, housemate rivalries in a turbulent political climate under matriarch Muniz’s watchful and guiding eye.
Who’s in it. Queen of Lapa stars Luana Muniz as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Queen of Lapa sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Queen of Lapa page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Queen of Lapa (2019)?
- In US, Queen of Lapa is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Queen of Lapa worth watching?
- Queen of Lapa holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Queen of Lapa?
- Queen of Lapa stars Luana Muniz.
- When was Queen of Lapa released?
- Queen of Lapa was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.