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Lavender Men

2025-05-02 · 99 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · Comedy · History

Taffeta, a contemporary queer person of color, summons Abraham Lincoln to perform an elaborate historical fantasia within her own head — only to learn that she can’t hide from her own present-day demons in the shadows of someone else’s past.

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Directors
Lovell Holder
Production companies
CarJack Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Roger Q. MasonTaffeta
Pete PloszekPete PloszekAbe
Alex EsolaAlex EsolaElmer
Ted RooneyTed RooneyThe President
Charlie ThurstonCharlie ThurstonThe Long-Distance Caller
Philippe BowgenPhilippe BowgenThe Director
Gillian WilliamsThe First Lady
Natasha DewhurstNatasha DewhurstThe Patron of the Arts
Mia EllisMia EllisThe Best Supporting Actress
Cherie Corinne RiceThe Ferrywoman
Linnea Liu DakinThe Moderator
Chad CallaghanThe Hunk
Tyler WoehlThe Heartthrob

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