to be judged

to be judged

2026
11m
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Overview

"In this society, you’ve already lost anyway—I’m just not white, I’m not cis, I’m not hetero," says Gem. Together with Naomi, Gem is part of Munich’s vibrant Ballroom scene—a queer subculture historically pioneered by Black and Latinx trans women. Here, in a world flipped on its head, being outside the white, cis-heteronormative box isn't the exception; it's the norm. It is a vital sanctuary of celebration, free from stares, slurs, or the constant need to justify one's existence. But as the night unfolds, the boundaries between escapism and harsh reality blur. In the category of Realness, trans individuals compete to see who blends best into a cis-normative world—a survival skill judged as an art form. Why do these safe spaces actively replicate the very judgments of the outside world, and how did they become a chosen home? Through raw, intimate access to Naomi and Gem, this documentary explores the heart, joy, and deep-rooted complexities of Munich’s Ballroom community.

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Status: Released

Language: DE

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Production Information

Production Companies
Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
Production Countries
Germany
Spoken Languages
English German

Keywords

short film ballroom culture

Quick Facts

Release Date October 21, 2026
Status Released
Language DE

Cast

Key Crew

Tabea Schmidt
Director
Tabea Schmidt
Writer