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Juno Award-winning musician Kinnie Starr is on a quest to find out why only 5% of music producers are women even though many of the most bankable pop stars are female. What does it take for a woman to make it in music?
Play Your Gender is a documentary that delves into the complexities of gender identity through the lens of stand-up comedy. It features interviews with comedians who explore how their gender influences their performance, their audience's reception, and their personal journeys. The film highlights the challenges and triumphs of navigating the comedy world while embracing diverse gender expressions.
Play Your Gender received a generally positive reception from critics for its insightful exploration of gender and comedy. Reviewers appreciated its personal and often humorous approach, finding it both informative and entertaining. The film was praised for giving a platform to diverse voices within the LGBTQ+ community and for its effective use of stand-up comedy as a medium to discuss complex social issues.
A thoughtful and engaging look at gender through the medium of comedy.
Features sharp and funny performances that also serve as poignant social commentary.
Successfully navigates complex themes of identity with humor and heart.
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The film was inspired by director Tracey Adlai's own experiences as a comedian and her observations on how gender shapes performance and audience perception in the stand-up circuit.
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"Canadian singer-songwriter Kinnie Starr and first-time director Stephanie Clattenberg pair up to pile revelation upon revelation in this blood-boiling expose of the music sector’s traditional gender bias and ‘glass ceiling’ mindset..." ...