Miss Simone and The Queens of Stonewall

Miss Simone and The Queens of Stonewall - June 2025 This film chronicles the lives of Simone and her fellow LGBTQIA community members in New York City, spanning decades of adversity and resilience. Survivors of the AIDS epidemic and enduring transphobia, they navigate life as women, performers, drag queens, and dancers, embracing self-expression amidst societal challenges. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts city life, Simone starts putting on outdoor drag performances at the Stonewall National Monument, hosting Sunday Tea Dances that become a celebrated fixture in the neighborhood, while defying attempts to silence them. Simone and her cohort embody a microcosm of survival, creativity, and the pursuit of beauty amid ongoing struggles. Their story, both remarkable and humbling, reflects a universal desire to live authentically despite adversity. Directed by: Jean Sonderand Nick Tyson Producer: Steven Love Menendez Featuring interviews with: Miss Simone of The West Village & Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker and appearances by Mena, Gina, Albert, and Ebony www.QueensofStonewall.com