Flat Out Fabulous
Flat Out Fabulous

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Flat Out Fabulous

2021
TV Show
Returning Series
1 Season
English

Take one unloved rental and a group of housemates. For the cost of a night out, our queen of retro interiors will transform a dull living room into something flat-out fabulous.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Dustin NelsonGenres: Documentary, Family, LGBTQ+

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the vibrant and influential life of fashion designer and artist Joe E. Jefferies, also known as Candy Darling, a transgender icon and muse to Andy Warhol. It delves into his rise to fame in the New York art scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s, his impact on pop culture, and his tragically short life.

Critical Reception

Flat Out Fabulous received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its intimate portrayal of a unique and influential figure. Reviewers highlighted the film's ability to capture the spirit of its subject and the era, while acknowledging the poignant and sometimes heartbreaking aspects of Darling's life.

What Reviewers Say

  • A deeply personal and revealing look at a groundbreaking transgender icon.

  • Captures the essence of a bygone era and its unforgettable personalities.

  • Offers a poignant and often tragic insight into the life and struggles of Candy Darling.

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Fun Fact

While Joe E. Jefferies (Candy Darling) passed away in 1974, Andy Warhol's 1977 film "Class of '49" (an unfinished project) was largely inspired by his life and the lives of other Factory superstars.

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