Arts New West and New West Film Society presents Outrageous!

Robin Turner (Russell) has long yearned to perform in the local drag shows that he does the hair and makeup for, and after a push from his roommate Liza (McLaren), he finally gets a chance to perform on the stage and wow the crowds. Tackling subjects like homophobia and mental illness at a time when both were rarely featured on film, Outrageous! is considered a landmark film for Canadian Queer cinema.

This cult classic was nominated for five Genie awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell, who also won a Silver Bear at the Berlin festival for his performance.