Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes (2013)

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An encounter with an unforgettable legend: Bette Bourne, reveals his varied life through a series of interviews, partly based on a theatre collaboration between Bourne and Ravenhill. This is a richly enjoyable exploration of the life of a born performer with some great archive footage and rare photographs. A highly successful career on the London stage was put on hold when Bette discovered gay liberation. But out of a gay drag commune in Notting Hill, Bette fashioned a glorious theatre troupe Bloolips, bringing together a unique blend of costume, camp and musical theatre leavened with sexual politics. The film offers an insight into a passionate and gifted actor who has made a great contribution to gay life, art and politics.

Director: Jeremy Jeffs, Mark Ravenhill
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
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Music: Sam Watts
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Jeremy Jeffs, Mark Ravenhill
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes about?
An encounter with an unforgettable legend: Bette Bourne, reveals his varied life through a series of interviews, partly based on a theatre collaboration between Bourne and Ravenhill. This is a richly enjoyable exploration of the life of a born performer with some great archive footage and rare photographs. A highly successful career on the London stage was put on hold when Bette discovered gay liberation. But out of a gay drag commune in Notting Hill, Bette fashioned a glorious theatre troupe Bloolips, bringing together a unique blend of costume, camp and musical theatre leavened with sexual politics. The film offers an insight into a passionate and gifted actor who has made a great contribution to gay life, art and politics.
Who directed Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes?
Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes was directed by Jeremy Jeffs, Mark Ravenhill.
Who stars in Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes?
Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes stars Bette Bourne, Mark Ravenhill.
How long is Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes?
Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes?
Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes is a Documentary film.
Where was Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes produced?
Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes was produced in United Kingdom.