Thirsty
- Director: Margo Pelletier
- Writer: Laura Kelber; Margo Pelletier
- Producer: Erica Palgon; Margo Pelletier
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The post-queer, musical biopic Thirsty tells the story of girly-boy Scott Townsend, who turns to the world of drag as a safe respite from his bullied upbringing in the Cambridge, MA projects, becoming Thirsty Burlington, Provincetown's beloved Cher impersonator. Within a dynamic, non-linear structure, the film visits significant events in Scott/Thirsty's life, spanning the 1970s to the present, to illuminate the dangers and the joys of living life with a slippery gender. Culminating on an upbeat note, Thirsty's message champions acceptance, outside and in.
Trailer...
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Cast & Characters
Scott Townsend as Himself;
Deirdre Lovejoy as Doris Townsend;
Cole Canzano as Young Scott;
Jonny Beauchamp as Middle Scott;
Christopher Rivera as Chicky;
Keith Leonard as Virgil Townsend;
Michael DiGioia as Uncle Gene;
Malina Weissman as Girl in Pink;
Julia Ehrnstrom as Tina;
Marilyn Matarrese as Patrick's Mom;
Steven Brinberg as Toby / Mia Darling;
Avery Ragsdale as Charlene;
Everett Taylor as Rachel Rich;
Heidi Philipsen as Carol;
Lora Lee Ecobelli as Ms. Freeman