Garden of Des Moines is an intimate interview-style short film that follows drag performers in Iowa as they navigate the challenges of being queer in a conservative state. Through personal stories, the film explores the difficulties they face, from political pushback to societal pressures, while highlighting the joy, resilience, and freedom they find in drag. Set against Iowa's landscape, the film captures the vibrant, defiant beauty of queer expression flourishing in unexpected places
Alexandra St James
as Alexandra St James
Kilda Mann
as Kilda Mann
Amanita Quirl
as Amanita Quirl
Lolita Cabron
as Lolita Cabron
Jim B Garst
as Jim B Garst
