Synopsis
Port Authority is a love story set in New York's kiki ballroom scene, and follows Paul, a 20 year old midwesterner, who arrives at the central bus station and quickly catches eyes with Wye, a 22 year old girl voguing on the sidewalk. After Paul seeks her out in secret, an intense love between them blossoms. But when Paul discovers Wye is trans, he is forced to confront his own identity and what it means to belong.
"It's propelled by a pair of terrific performances, and Lessowitz captures the spirit and energy of the vibrant ball world in a totally fresh way."-Peter Debruge, Variety
★Cannes Film Festival - Un Certain Regard selection
★Rotten Tomatoes 83% high rating!
★Kiki Ball Voguing comes to life!
★Newcomer Fionn Whitehead of "Dunkirk" and "Black Mirror"
★From the production company of "Call Me by Your Name"
"It's propelled by a pair of terrific performances, and Lessowitz captures the spirit and energy of the vibrant ball world in a totally fresh way."-Peter Debruge, Variety
★Cannes Film Festival - Un Certain Regard selection
★Rotten Tomatoes 83% high rating!
★Kiki Ball Voguing comes to life!
★Newcomer Fionn Whitehead of "Dunkirk" and "Black Mirror"
★From the production company of "Call Me by Your Name"