A provocative jewel of 1970s Brazilian cinema. Centering a powerful Black drag queen crime boss, Antonio Carlos da Fontoura’s cult classic is a vibrant exploration of queerness, race, and resistance in Rio's underbelly, where crime is often met with a vicious end.“Anchored by Milton Gonçalves’ commanding performance, The Devil Queen is a radical assertion of identity and survival. Screening this work during Juneteenth weekend honors the complexity of Black liberation while celebrating queer resilience and joy.
“This collaboration uplifts Alfreda’s Cinema’s mission to spotlight boundary-pushing cinema from across the Black diaspora—making space for stories too often erased, yet deeply enduring.” – Melissa Lyde, Alfreda’s Cinema.New restoration. Special thanks to Antonio Carlos da Fontoura and William Cardoso Plotnick/Cinelimite.
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We are proud to be sponsored by Istic Illic Pictures, Stellar Bookkeepers and NYC Ferry. Rockaway Film Festival made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Rockaway Film Festival is funded in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Support provided by FRANC and the Fund for the City of New York.
