‘MAISIE’ documentary wins Best Documentary at Dublin Film Critics’ Circle awards

Fascinating, funny and heartbreaking in equal measure, MAISIE follows the colourful life of Maisie Trollette, Britain’s oldest performing drag artiste

‘MAISIE’ documentary wins Best Documentary at Dublin Film Critics’ Circle awards

MAISIE: Britain’s Oldest Performing Drag Artiste has won Best Documentary at the Dublin Film Critics’ Circle awards.

Fascinating, funny and heartbreaking in equal measure, MAISIE follows the colourful life of Maisie Trollette, Britain’s oldest performing drag artiste. To read the Scene magazine review of the film CLICK HERE

Lee Cooper picking up the award

Lee Cooper, writer and director, said: “We are delighted that MAISIE won best documentary at the Dublin Film Critics’ Circle awards as part of this year’s Dublin International Film Festival.

“The judges were unanimous in their vote and it’s great that we can share David Raven’s talent with the wider world. MAISIE transcends the LGBTQ+ experience and it’s lovely to know it’s connecting with audiences everywhere.”

For more info on MAISIE, CLICK HERE

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