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We think of it as a San Francisco comedy classic, but Robin Williams’ tour-de-force romp as a kindly English nanny in 1993’s Mrs. Doubtfire also marks a turning point in Hollywood’s depiction of drag. This appreciative Bay Area-made documentary features insightful commentary from local critics and performers and by drag legends Donna Sachet and Joshua Grannell (Peaches Christ) on the film’s surprising cultural impact.

With its sky-high windows looking out onto Castro and Market, the landmark bar Twin Peaks stands not only as one of San Francisco’s most beloved establishments but also as a testament to the revolutionary idea that gay people should be seen and celebrated rather than hide in the darkness of alleys and blacked-out windows.