I get offered so many bad movies. And they're all raging queens or transvestites or Martians.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bowie critiques the limited and stereotypical roles offered to queer and trans actors in film.
- In plain terms
- Film offers few roles to queer people, mostly stereotypes.
- What can you take from it?
- Queer representation in media often relies on stereotypes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How are marginalized groups portrayed?
- Who decides casting roles?
Another view
The industry has evolved since this comment was made.
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