6.7/10
NETFLIX Rating : 3
IMDB Rating : 7.3
FD Smart Rating : 6.7
Synopsis : After a rough childhood in 1950s Sydney, Richard Byron becomes transgender pioneer Carlotta, one of Australia's most loved and enduring entertainers.
Regions Available ( 7 ) :
Australia
, Christmas Island
, Cook Islands
, New Zealand
, Niue
, Norfolk Island
, Tokelau
Eamon Farren , Caroline O'Connor , Alex Dimitriades , Damian de Montemas , Gigi Edgley , Alan Dukes , Paul Capsis , Andrew Lees , Ryan Johnson , Jessica Marais , Anita Hegh , Socratis Otto
English [Original] , English
English
Biography, Drama
2014
1h31m
Mature themes, sexual violence, sex scene, sexual references and nudity
Based on the extraordinary life of the iconic Les Girls headliner and Australian transgender pioneer, Jessica Marais, stars as Carlotta. A universal story about identity, family, tolerance and acceptance, Carlotta lays bare the life of the confused teenager named Richard and his flight into the turbulence of the hedonistic sixties and seventies. Against the threat of criminal prosecution as well as social rejection, Carlotta emerges as the all conquering drag queen and performer.How many working class Balmain boys grow up to be showgirls? Not just any showgirl but a household name, a legend of Kings Cross, a daytime TV star, and a symbol of generational change. Spanning forty years, Carlotta is an uplifting celebration of finding your place in the world and making your mark against all odds.