Queen of New York

Step into an unconventional drag race for power as New York City reemerges from 2020's upheaval. Marti Cummings (they/them), a bold, big-hearted drag performer, throws themselves into a historic bid for a City Council seat. Amid one of the year's most contentious races, Marti's fiercest challenger is Shaun Abreu, a tenants’ attorney with deep ties to the district’s Latinx communities. As two first-time candidates race to deliver tangible benefits to Upper Manhattan residents, their visions for Democratic leadership diverge—one articulated in a tailored suit, the other in combat boots and floral prints. This immersive documentary chronicles how Marti's zeal mobilizes queer activists and allies to rethink the political system. Their campaign forges a tight-knit community, especially for Marti’s non-binary peers who have longed to see themselves represented.