About this season
RuPaul brought Drag Race into the homes of millions and made the once taboo art form mainstream. This newfound renaissance has inspired a new generation to explore the art of drag and challenge the constructs of gender. While RuPaul’s Drag Race is a competition, Drag Heals is a documentary journey that follows men who have never worn heels or make-up but have always dreamed of letting their inner drag queen out. These men (and aspiring queens!) enter Canada’s first ever Drag class to explore how to create a compelling drag persona based on personal experience. For most, this is akin to a second coming out process. The culmination of the workshops will be a public performance where they will face down their fears of stepping into the limelight. Drag is typically viewed from a distance; Drag Heals gives unparalleled access to the creation of a performance that is more than just your average lip sync.
Episodes (5)
1. Meet the Mentors
Aired 7 September 2018 • 24 min
The new queens come to their very first Drag School class and meet other men who also dream of becoming fabulous queens.
2. First Time in Heels
Aired 7 September 2018 • 25 min
For many of the new queens, this week's exercise will be the very first time they've ever tried on and performed in heels.
3. Just a Boy in a Dress
Aired 7 September 2018 • 25 min
The Queens perform for each other to get comfortable being on stage. Some shine and some have a long way to go as they create the acts for their upcoming public show.
4. Personal Stories
Aired 7 September 2018 • 27 min
The Queens get real and share personal stories that have shaped the people they are.
5. Church on Church
Aired 7 September 2018 • 26 min
The Queens reflect on Drag School and the journey that has brought them to a public drag show that surprises its audience with its raw emotional edge.