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  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Wolfe Video
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Wolfe Video
  • 1 h 30 m

Summary Harris Glenn Milstead, aka Divine, was the ultimate outsider turned underground hero. Divine succeeded in becoming an internationally recognized icon, recording artist, and character actor of stage and screen. Glenn went from the often-mocked, schoolyard fat kid to underdog royalty, standing up for millions of gay men and women, drag qu...

Directed By: Jeffrey Schwarz

  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Wolfe Video
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Wolfe Video
  • 1 h 30 m

I Am Divine

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
70
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 18 User Ratings
7.1
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Summary Harris Glenn Milstead, aka Divine, was the ultimate outsider turned underground hero. Divine succeeded in becoming an internationally recognized icon, recording artist, and character actor of stage and screen. Glenn went from the often-mocked, schoolyard fat kid to underdog royalty, standing up for millions of gay men and women, drag qu...

Directed By: Jeffrey Schwarz

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
70
77% Positive
10 Reviews
23% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
70
77% Positive
10 Reviews
23% Mixed
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0% Negative
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88
Oct 28, 2013
This is a movie that's really about how much fun Glenn Milstead had being Divine, and how he — perhaps unexpectedly — found so many fans willing to go along for the ride. That's an American success story worth celebrating.
By Chris Kaltenbach FULL REVIEW
80
Oct 25, 2013
More than just a one-name star of pop culture’s alternative history, Divine’s story — terrorized by bullies, embraced by the outré, where he finds a home — stands for “all the outsiders,” as Waters says (between hilarious anecdotes).
By Joe Neumaier FULL REVIEW
75
Dec 28, 2013
A serious documentary about this gloriously trashy trailblazer.
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70
Oct 31, 2013
On the evidence of the documentary I Am Divine, to know the drag star Divine was to love him.
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70
Oct 14, 2013
An enjoyably naughty trip through Divine's career that happily makes time to introduce us to Glenn Milstead, the sweet kid and fledgling hairdresser who transformed himself so daringly.
By John DeFore FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 22, 2014
Schwarz offsets the camp with a sincere appreciation of both the obvious, larger-than-life personality and this performer's oft-overlooked skills.
By Mike McCahill FULL REVIEW
50
Oct 23, 2013
It feels like a veiled apology for Babs Johnson and other exercises in bad taste. In my book, the filthiest person alive will always win the prize.
By Steve Davis FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 18 User Ratings
7.1
67% Positive
12 Ratings
22% Mixed
4 Ratings
11% Negative
2 Ratings

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 18 User Ratings
7.1
67% Positive
12 Ratings
22% Mixed
4 Ratings
11% Negative
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Production Company Automat Pictures, Making it Big
Release Date Oct 25, 2013
Duration 1 h 30 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website https://www.facebook.com/DivineMovie
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Awards

FilmOut San Diego, US
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Key West Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Outflix Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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