Midnight in Phoenix (2025) Movie Script
1
Hey there.
I'm here to talk about
something that's been swirling
around the news and
social media lately.
Drag queens.
Yep. Those fabulous performers
who dazzle us with their
charisma, uniqueness,
nerve and talent.
But recently, there's been
a lot of chatter about how
America views them.
Some people think drag queens
are, well, horrible people.
But what if we took a closer
look at these accusations?
What if these drag queens
actually followed through on
the crimes they're
being accused of?
First, let's get
one thing straight.
A lot of the of the
negative views come from
misunderstanding and fear.
People often fear what
they don't understand.
But imagine, if you will, a
world where drag queens were
actually committing
these crimes.
The idea that a drag queen
would harm others
is absurd, right?
Because at the end of the day,
drag queens are performers.
They're artists who use their
platform to entertain, educate,
and sometimes provoke thought.
They're not out there plotting
to take over the
world or harm anyone.
But let's play devil's
advocate for a moment.
Imagine if these
accusations were true.
If drag queens were these
so-called villains, what would
that look like?
Would they be involved in
elaborate heists using their
costumes and makeup
as disguises?
Unlikely. Would they be
masterminding plots to corrupt
the youth?
Pretty far fetched.
Now contrast that
with the reality.
Drag queens are often on the
front lines of charity work.
They raise money for LGBTQ+
causes, support mental health
initiatives, and promote
inclusivity and acceptance.
They use their platform to make
the world a better place, not a
worse one.
So why the villainization?
It's rooted in prejudice
and a lack of understanding.
When people don't
understand something.
Their imagination can run wild,
leading to fear and suspicion.
But let's think about
the victims here.
The real victims, drag
queens who face harassment,
discrimination and violence
simply for being who they are.
Imagine living in a world where
your passion and art
make you a target.
That's the reality
for many drag queens.
So next time you hear someone
vilify drag queens, think about
what's really going on.
Are these performers truly
villains, or are they victims
of a society that struggles to
accept what it
doesn't understand?
I hope this gives you some food
for thought, and maybe, just
maybe, a bit more understanding
and empathy for those dazzling
queens who bring so much joy
and color into our lives.
Make sure you continue watching
and remember it's always better
to understand than to fear.
[Upbeat dance music]
Thank you for
calling IT Solutions.
This is Ezra.
How may I assist you?
I've tried several times
to troubleshoot this before
calling, but the computer
doesn't want to map the printer.
Okay. No worries.
Um, just allow me to send you
this link that'll share your
screen with me so I can
see what's going on.
Sure.
There you go.
You should have it now.
Just, just hit accept.
Okay.
Thank you. Okay.
So let's see what's
going on here.
Ah, I see what the issue is.
Well, the way you were trying
to map the printer is not the
correct process.
- What?
- But not to worry.
All you have to do is
open the printer server,
and locate the printer.
Is this the name
labeled on the printer?
Yes. It's the one
that ends with p27.
Wonderful.
Alright, just double
click here.
And there you go.
It's been added.
How do I know it works?
I got you.
I'm going to go ahead and
send you a test page now.
Did it print?
Oh, yeah. It did.
Okay. Yeah, it should
work from now on.
Thank you so much.
Not a problem.
Glad I was able to help.
Okay. You have a good day.
Thanks again.
Hey, mom.
Boy, Why haven't I heard from
you in a month of Sundays?
You too busy to
call your mother?
I've just been super
busy, that's all.
Huh?
Come on Ma, don't be like that.
Okay.
So how are you doing?
I'm all right.
Did you finish up
your therapy sessions?
Yes, mother.
I've completed all
of my sessions.
Yes.
Good. That's good to hear.
Well, I'm glad
you're doing okay.
You sound in good spirits.
Yeah, I'm just keeping my head
low and staying
focused, that's all.
Good.
Well, I'm glad to
hear your voice.
I'll let you go then.
Okay, mom.
- I love you.
- Love you too, baby.
Talk to you later.
Yeah, for sure I will.
Take care now.
All right, mom.
[Soft music]
[Upbeat music]
What a time to be alive.
When passion turns
into a career.
And when a career
leads to your passion.
One can only imagine.
If the world falls in
love with your passion.
[Music continues]
Little do we know.
Little do we try.
Little one, you
can't always rely.
That time is on your side.
[Upbeat music]
[Indistinct]
Gracing the stage.
Doing what she does best.
And that's giving you
a show, Honey.
Jax diamonds.
Feel that beat,
shake that meat
Show em what you got,
make em say ooh wee
Face on ten body like wow
Move to the left, if you're
feeling my style
No introduction, no bluffing
Everybody staring
at your muffin
Put that hump in your
back, ooh it's fat
Ooh, that ass is fat
I like booty, you do too
Booty make you do crazy
things, who new
Yeah, me too, booty do
I like feeling
on your booty, too
I like booty, you do too
Booty make you do crazy
things, who new
Yeah, me too, booty do
I like feeling
on your booty, too
When I come through,
I'm here to take
Do what you do,
don't hesitate
Ain't nothin but a thang
Going hard in the paint, yeah
Do my big one, snatch your
wigs every day
Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah,
you a baddie
All that ass you got
your a baddie
Put that hump in your back,
ooh it's fat
Ooh, that ass is fat
I like booty
You do to
Booty make you do crazy
things who knew
Yeah me too, booty do
I like feeling on
your booty, too
I like booty, you do too
Booty make you do crazy
things who knew
Yeah me too, booty do
I like feeling on
your booty, too
Feeling on your booty booty
booty booty booty
Feeling on your booty
Feeling on your booty booty
booty booty booty
Feeling on your booty
Feeling on your booty booty
booty booty booty
Feeling on your booty
Feeling on your booty booty
booty booty booty
Feeling on your booty
I like booty,
you do too
Booty make you do crazy
things who knew
Yeah me too, booty do
I like feeling on
your booty, too
I like booty,
you do too
Booty make you do crazy
things who knew
Yeah me too, booty do
I like feeling on
your booty, too
I like booty,
you do too
Booty make you do crazy
things who knew
Yeah me too, booty do
I like feeling on
your booty, too
I like booty,
you do too
Booty make you do crazy
things who knew
Yeah me too, booty do
I like feeling on
your booty, too
Feeling on your booty
booty booty booty
Booty booty booty
Got me feeling on your
booty booty booty booty
Feeling on your booty got
me feeling on your booty
Shake that meat,
feel that beat
Make em say ooh whee
Shake that meat,
feel that beat
Make em say ooh whee
Shake that meat,
feel that beat
Make em say ooh whee
Shake that meat
Now you feelin on my booty
[Applause]
Next time keep your
shit in your section.
And make sure you
keep your 5:00 shadow.
In its own section.
Bitch!
Oh, how sweet.
Girl, bye.
Be nice, Levi.
I didn't start
anything, this time.
Just make sure you
cash out tonight, okay?
Yeah, yeah, I got you.
I see y'all Thursday.
I'm starting to think
that you stalking me, sir.
Just enamored by your
beauty, that's all.
Oh. How cute.
If only I had $5 for every
dude who's told me that.
Then I guess you wouldn't
be that rich, huh?
Excuse me.
It was a joke.
You don't look like
a comedian to me.
Touche.
Can I take you to
get something to eat?
Do I look like I'm hungry?
So do you enjoy performing?
It pays my bills somewhat.
No, but do you
actually enjoy it?
I get a kick out of
entertaining the girls.
But what about you?
Do you enjoy it?
Well, I can say I'm
very entertained.
Is that right?
What? Is there something
else you want to ask?
Do I have permission to ask?
You do?
Are you gay or are you
just a tranny chaser?
Tranny chaser?
Is that even
politically correct?
No, but you seem a little old
school, so I guess I.
Old school?
Alright.
Is there anything else I forgot?
No. I'm good, thank you.
So, what makes me
so interesting?
Interesting would not be
the word to describe you.
Okay. So.
Exquisite.
Hold up.
You aren't one of those Jeffrey
Dahmer type
individuals, are you?
No. I'm not.
I just find everything about
you fascinating, honestly.
Well, I appreciate that.
So what's next for you?
What do you mean?
Like, do you ever think beyond
performing clubs in Phoenix.
This. This is all I know.
Come on. Don't be so
small minded.
Seriously?
It's no disrespect.
It's just what
you have to offer.
The city won't accept it.
Won't appreciate it.
And who are you, sir?
What makes you the
end all be all?
I'm nobody.
I just know what I see and,
what I see is priceless.
So how'd you get your drag name?
My drag name?
Uh, well, I'm originally from
Jacksonville, Florida.
So that's where I got Jax.
And you already know diamonds
are a girl's best friend.
From the icon herself,
Miss Marilyn Monroe.
So I gave myself the
name Jax Diamonds.
Impressive.
So what's next?
Well, you can take me home,
and hopefully we can reconnect
another time.
You sure that's all you want?
Yeah. What, you thought
this was?
A date.
A proper connection.
Yeah. Okay.
Let's go.
Hey, do you mind stopping
over at this corner store?
No, I don't mind.
[Suspenseful music]
What, am I taking too long?
Nah. You got a message
I think you should see.
So we going through phones now?
Let's not be so dramatic.
The message popped up
on your phone, bro.
Whatever.
Hey.
Open the register right now.
What?
Open the fucking register now!
- Hurry up.
- Okay, okay.
Shit!
What is it?
Is somebody else in here?
Is somebody else in here?
Wait. No, don't.
I have kids.
You want to see
them again tonight?
Then do what I'm fucking
telling you to do.
Okay.
Is somebody.
[Shouting]
[Gunshot]
Oh fuck!
Fuck!
Fuck!
I know somebody's back there.
Come on out!
[Suspenseful music]
Don't you fucking move!
Oh shit. Uh, take it easy, bro.
Take it easy, man.
- You ain't seen nothing.
- We ain't seen shit.
Shut the fuck up!
- We ain't seen shit.
- Nothing.
You seen too much already?
Like you said, we
ain't seen shit.
And I told you to
shut the fuck up!
[Shouting]
[Grunting]
Hey, give me that.
[Gunshot]
[Shouting]
Are you okay?
We can't just leave
her here like this.
There's nothing
you can do, Levi.
Let's go.
We have to at least call the
police or 9-1-1
or something.
Look the fuck around.
We're black.
They're white.
This is Arizona.
Think! The police are
gonna be here any minute.
They're gonna arrest us.
What are you doing?
What do you think?
Rent is due and we didn't
do any of this.
So I'm taking a little
something from Uncle Sam.
Seriously? Let's go.
Fuck!
What the fuck was that?
Relax. You act like you
haven't stolen anything before.
Actually I haven't.
You wasn't acting so scared
when you was pulling the
trigger, though.
Nigga, it was either
us or them.
Well, I'm glad it wasn't us.
We didn't have a choice.
Everybody has choices.
You're right.
And I chose us.
Just make a right up here.
[Laughter]
What the hell?
Why you busting up in here
like the police?
What's going on?
It's a lot to explain.
And now is not a good time.
Is that blood on your
face, Levi?
And I got your text.
At least you got
the soft kind.
What's going on?
And who is this in my doorway?
Standing here standing here
looking like a lost lamb.
Levi. Who is your friend?
I'm sorry.
My name is Ezra.
Well. Hey, Ezra,
what's going on?
Can you mind your fucking
business for once?
Hey, guys.
Bitch! As long as you're under
this roof, your
business is my business.
I won't.
Oh!
Shit.
What do you mean?
You witnessed people
getting shot and murdered.
Bitch! I said what I said.
But why did you come here.
Bitch? My shit is here.
Where else would I go?
Bitch, Sesame Street for
all I care, but not.
Oh my God, Levi, it's just like.
Well, at least I have rent.
Well, at least you got two
months worth of rent now.
You did something good here.
Oh, what the hell?
Look, at sleeping
beauty waking up.
Hey,
are you all right?
Yeah. Um, I guess my
adrenaline just kicked in late.
So what the fuck y'all
gonna do?
Act normal and figure out
what we need to do.
Now that's the dumbest
idea I've ever heard.
Well, what are we
supposed to do.
Bitch, I don't know, I
ain't never murdered nobody.
Then shut the fuck up.
Look, can we go to your place?
Because I can't deal with his
thousand and one question.
Yeah.
You can keep on stomping around
here like Effie if you want to.
Oliver. We're leaving.
We'll come back when
things cool down.
Aren't you tired?
If it ain't for the drugs,
the liquor, the men.
You had a good gig up there
making good money, Levi.
Why would you mess
all of that up?
Not everybody plays it safe
in life like you, Oliver.
Why don't you just
fucking live a little?
Not the way you live.
You're gonna end up dead.
You better take care of him.
Look, I didn't ask
for any of this.
He is your responsibility now.
[Pop music]
You all right?
Can we just go, please?
So we're just gonna ignore what
your friends said back there.
Friend?
Oliver.
He's my roommate.
I wouldn't classify
him as a friend.
He's more like an acquaintance.
Oh, but,
that's some pretty
strong words back there.
Oliver always thinks he's Oprah.
Yeah but I saw how deeply
his words affected you.
Can we just not have this
conversation and go, please?
All right.
Shoes off.
Well, all right then.
What.
Nice place.
Make yourself at home.
Okay.
A wine bar. I see you.
[Running water]
Hey, uh, can I use a towel?
Um, yeah.
Uh, it's in the closet
right next to
the guest bathroom down
the hall. On your left.
Thank you.
[Running water]
[Soft music]
You hungry?
[Music continues]
Fuck.
[Music continues]
Here.
It'll help relax your mind.
Thanks.
So what do you do?
Information technology.
IT.
Okay.
What did you do before
you started doing drag?
I've always wanted
to be a performer.
There's just nothing
else I'd rather do.
Have you ever decided to
be a performer before?
Hell, no.
I don't have the mental
capacity to be on stage.
I'm sure you got it in you.
Everybody does.
And what about your family?
I'm sorry. You don't have
to answer that
if that's too personal.
It's okay.
It's okay.
My mother really wasn't pleased
that her only son was gay and
stealing her clothes.
At first she thought
it was my sister,
but then she realized it was me.
So the word family,
has always been a
painful one for me.
I'm sorry to hear that.
But what about you?
Oh, shit I've had my fair
share of problems.
It's just.
My dad was hard on me.
Uh it was so bad I had to fight
my way outside of his house.
But I never really classified
myself as anything.
So it's just.
Never been a label type
of situation for me.
So are you, like,
asexual or something?
No. Um.
Trust me, I
definitely enjoy sex.
Well, I'm glad that I'm not the
only fucked up
individual in Phoenix.
Cheers.
You are not alone.
[Soft music]
In other news, two suspects are
at large as a local Phoenix gas
station on 16th Street, and
Osborn was held at gunpoint.
The gunmen killed the store
clerk during the robbery, who
has now been identified as Rosa
Miller, as she leaves
behind two children.
But in a turn of events, the
robber was stopped by two
unidentified individuals
that were seen at the scene.
Police are seeking answers
and the whereabouts of those
unidentified men.
If you have any information,
please call our news tip line.
You all right?
They just posted our
surveillance
footage on the news.
What?
We gotta figure some shit out.
Okay, okay, okay.
Just relax.
We can just go straight to the
police and explain everything.
Are you fucking thinking?
I am, actually.
You don't appear to be.
Do you remember what you
said at the corner store?
We are two black men.
They are white people.
Do you know how fast they will
lock our asses up
in a heartbeat?
And where are you going?
- To work.
- Seriously?
With everything going
on, you're going
to a public place with
everyone looking for us.
Look, I have never missed a
performance, and I
won't start today.
[Soft music]
Get in the car, please.
You can leave.
Come on now stop playing.
Get in the car.
[Soft music]
Is there something
you want to say to me?
Oh, so we have the
ability to be petty.
Look, I don't take kind to
people telling me what to do.
I've never done well with that.
[Piano music]
- A regular.
- Thank you, Tony.
Of course.
I'm just glad you are okay.
What are you talking about?
You haven't been
watching the news?
I haven't.
Your face is all over it.
What the hell are
you doing here, Levi?
I've never missed a show.
Bitch this is not
the place to be.
The cops have been
all up and down here.
Tony, go to the front door.
Be on the lookout and let me
know if you see any cops.
Okay.
Bitch, this just might be
your last performance.
Well.
If it is, I might as
well make it a good one.
Later, girl.
Well tear the house
down, okay?
Tear the motherfucking
house down.
Coming to the stage with
a surprise performance.
Jax Diamonds.
[Upbeat dance music]
There ain't no need
to be sorry
There ain't no need to be sad
Cause as long as
you're here with me
We gonna make do what we have
So why won't you love me the
way I know you wish you could
Baby Just hold me
And be the man I know
you would
Do you believe
Baby, do you believe
Do you believe in love
Baby do you believe
Do you believe in us
Do you believe in our trust
Oh baby, do you believe
Baby do you believe
Do you believe in love
Baby do you believe
Do you believe in us
Do you believe in our trust
Oh baby, do you believe
There ain't no question boy
Everything that I do
I do it for you
Yeah. Cause as long as
you're here with me
We gonna do what we wanna do
Why won't you love me the
way I know you wish you could
Baby just hold me
And be the man I
know you would
Do you believe
Oh baby do you believe
Do you believe in love
Oh baby do you believe
Do you believe in us
Do you believe in our trust
Oh, baby, do you believe
Baby, do you believe
Do you believe in love
Oh baby do you believe
Do you believe in us
Do you believe in our trust
Oh baby, do you believe
[Music continues]
[Sirens]
[Music continues]
Do you believe
Oh baby do you believe
Do you believe in love
Baby, do you believe
Do you believe in us
Do you believe in our trust
Oh, baby, do you believe
Oh baby do you believe
Do you believe in love
Baby do you believe
Do you believe in us
Do you believe in our trust
Oh baby, do you believe
Do you believe, do you believe
Do you believe
Do you believe in love
Do you believe me
Do you believe
[Sirens]
[Indistinct radio chatter]
[Indistinct radio chatter]
They're coming girl,
come on girl. Come on.
Tell Missy I'll pay her
back later.
Girl, fuck her!
Shit!
Go go go go go go go go.
[Sirens continue]
- Go.
- I love you.
Get in. Come on, get in.
- Give me your phone.
- Why?
Just give me the damn phone.
That was the latest iPhone.
Do you know how
much that shit cost?
I work in IT, remember?
And that's the quickest
way for them to find us.
Fuck!
Shit.
Where are we going?
We have to get out
of the city limits.
But where are we going?
I have some folks in Tucson we
can link up with, but first we
need to get some rest.
Are you sure you want to
sleep on the side of the road?
No. There's a motel
coming right up there.
Is this the best
that we could afford?
We? Nigga, I spent the
last bit of money.
I had to get us this hotel room.
Least you could
fucking say thank you.
Thanks.
I could sure use
a drink right now.
Say less.
Would you look at that?
How did we?
Just don't.
Don't what?
Don't start blaming yourself
for shit you didn't do.
How can you say that?
Look, now's not the time to
start feeling guilt, man.
Just take accountability
for your actions.
Well. All right, Dad.
What the fuck is that
supposed to mean?
Nothing.
Nah. Speak your mind.
Didn't I tell you I don't
do well taking demands?
Nobody's demanding anything.
Then change your fucking tone.
Okay. Right.
So I'm supposed to sugarcoat
shit for it to sink in?
No. Don't talk down to me.
Then look up, motherfucker.
You know what?
I don't have to take this.
No.
You don't.
[Soft music]
You know, with all that beauty,
your attitude can
make you look ugly.
Thank God beauty is in
the eye of its beholders.
And tell me again, how
many beholders do you have?
You don't have to be an asshole.
No, but the guys like you
seem to like assholes.
Hang on their every word while
nice guys let me get shitted on.
Only for you to circle the
block after you've been fucked
over by your fuckboy
thinking I'm going to
take your ass back.
I'm sorry.
You don't know me.
You're right,
I don't.
[Crying]
What are you doing?
Shh.
[R&B music playing]
I know where we've been
Yeah
But, baby, that was then
Who knows where this goes
I'm scared of this
Don't assume I don't trust
because I won't fall in
Maybe after this we
can call it quits
Destiny
Maybe we should try
Maybe we should try
What if it's
different this time
What if we lose
What if we lose again
[Moaning]
What if we lose again
Again, again
[Moaning]
Don't assume I don't
Just because I won't fall in
[Soft music]
What are you smiling at?
I'm not smiling.
It was a smirk.
Okay, smirk.
Can I ask you a question?
Yeah.
Would you answer it honestly?
Why would I not?
I don't know.
What's your question?
So what type of person
do you see yourself with?
What do you mean?
You know, like a
partner or a lover?
Mhm. I never really saw myself
with anyone, to be
honest with you.
- Really?
- Yeah.
You know, I've always been told
I'm either standoffish or cold
type shit.
Mm.
What's your zodiac sign?
I'm a Capricorn.
What about you?
Virgo.
Ah, shit.
[Laughter]
What do you mean?
Hold up. I know you're
not talking.
Caps. Caps, from what
I've heard, are the worst.
Not like them Virgos, nigga.
Whatever. Shut the fuck up.
You know I'm right.
Whatever.
No, but for real, though, to
answer your question, um, I'd
want to be with someone who's
unapologetically themselves.
You know. Someone to
love on me.
When I can love on myself.
Someone to encourage me.
When I can't encourage myself.
That's the type of partner
I want to be with, you know?
What about you?
What kind of partner
do you want to be with?
Most of what you said I can
relate to, but there's just
something about
a hug or a warm body that just
cherishes all my flaws, no
matter what.
And someone,
who I just,
I just can't think,
of being without. You know?
You know, that's the type
of partner that I want.
[No audio]
Okay, so how are
we gonna do this?
I'm trying to think.
Here you go.
Oh. Uh uh.
Fuck, no!
Hear me out.
You can't fucking be serious.
How else are we gonna do this?
I'd rather just walk in there
and force them to
give me the gas.
With what?
Shit.
Listen to me.
We are already, all
over the news.
If we are able to walk in there
with this stuff on and fake
like we got guns, we have a
better chance of getting what
we need.
This shit is fucking crazy, man.
The longer we wait here, the
further down the
road we can get.
Okay.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Let's hurry up.
How do you put this shit on.
That's not fucking funny, man.
Okay.
All right, so how are we
gonna cover our faces?
We don't have time
for that here.
Here, put these on.
God I look fucking ridiculous.
Don't move!
Don't you mother fucking move.
All clear.
All right sir, I need 60 on
pump eight now!
Hurry up!
Don't move.
What the fuck are you doing?
What? We're gonna need
food for later.
Come on.
I said do not move.
If I have to tell you one
more motherfucking time.
I will put a bullet in
your motherfucking head.
Now get on the ground! Now!
[Dramatic music]
Oh shit. That was
nerve wracking.
You didn't seem to care when
you was playing hungry, hungry
hippos with them
snacks back there.
Oh. Shut up.
Whatever. Let's go.
Why are we in an alley?
Because the cops will
be watching the front, genius.
Okay. Calm down.
Let's go.
[Knocking on door]
Auntie.
[Knocking]
Auntie. Auntie. Auntie.
Boy! What the hell?
Get in here.
Whole damn city
looking for y'all.
Izzy, what the hell have you
gotten yourself into?
There's no explanation, Auntie.
Wrong place, wrong time.
You damn right it was.
And you, young man, you
don't know how to speak.
I'm sorry, ma'am, I
didn't want to interrupt.
Interrupt what?
A greeting?
I already know this
knucklehead boy.
You is who I don't know.
- Ease up, Auntie.
- Ease up?
You think them crackers are
gonna ease up off your necks?
Your mama worried
sick about you.
I told her you got a good head
on your shoulders and you'll
figure it out.
Y'all hungry?
Yes, ma'am.
If you don't like
it, say something.
I'm sorry.
It's been a long time since
I've had a home cooked meal.
So why ain't you eating?
I just can't seem to focus on
food with everything that's
been going on right now.
Well, darling, you might want
to, because you look like you
two pieces of bread
from falling over.
Auntie.
It's okay.
It's. It's fine.
Y'all homosexuals like to stay
fit as long as y'all can, huh?
What?
Oh, boy, I ain't stupid.
Y'all lovers.
No, no we're not, Auntie.
Boy, who are you fooling?
You remember your Uncle
Charlie and his friend Marlin?
- Yeah.
- They were lovers.
- What?
- Oh, yeah.
For many years, they used to
take your mama and me out to
the clubs, and we had
the time of our lives.
It's unfortunate, all that mess
you had to go through
with your daddy.
Your mama had your back, though.
I'm just glad you ain't
end up all fucked up.
I'm not so sure about that.
This shit here will pass.
Excuse me. Can I use
your restroom?
Sure, darling. Second
door on the right.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
You really care about him, huh?
I do.
Here.
Take this.
Auntie, what is this?
Just take it.
Y'all gonna need it.
Thank you.
Where are y'all plan to go?
We're still trying to
figure that out now.
Mexico. Y'all need to go down
there and hide out for a little
bit until y'all
can sneak back in.
How the hell are
we gonna do that?
I got a friend in Nogales who
can help you get
across the border.
What? Really?
Mhm.
Okay.
Listen to me now.
When you get to Nogales, look
for a little club called Ruby's.
There's a guy named R.J..
Tell him Ida sent you.
He owed me a favor.
Thank you so much, Auntie.
- I love you.
- I love you too, baby.
You all right?
Look, I'm sorry.
I don't mean to be closed
off to you, Auntie.
I remember a family is a
painful word for you.
You remembered.
Can I take you out for a real?
- Now?
- Yeah.
Where?
Well, this is my old
stomping grounds.
I know a few lucky spots
we can hit up.
But what about your auntie?
Two shots of tequila gets her
right for her beauty rest.
She's already in bed.
Let's go.
[Soft music]
So, what do you think?
It's cute.
Listen.
I had to snag some shit from
my aunt to make this happen.
Boy, she's gonna kill you.
Nah, she'll be all right.
I had to do something
special for you.
Then,
let me see what you can do.
That's too special for me.
I don't dance.
You're black.
You gotta have some
type of rhythm.
It's in your blood.
It's in your DNA.
Sorry to break it to you, but
not all black folk
know how to dance.
Okay?
I know you have it in you.
You just gotta move your hips.
Mhm. Just like that.
Yeah. Mm.
Problem is,
I don't even know if I know how.
I felt those hips move.
So I know you know
what to do with them.
Is that so?
- Just like this.
- Like that?
Uh huh.
Swing back and forth.
Mhm.
Nice and soft.
Oh, dear.
Doing pretty good.
For a beginner.
Out of all the things to
experience at this time, in my
mind, I would think things
would have turned out
a little different.
Yet I find myself attracted to
a nigga that I would have never
gave the time of day to.
Ooh, Lord.
You sure like to
play games, huh?
I just hope you know
what you're doing.
[Soft music]
Life can sure give you lemons,
but I would love to keep
tasting his lemonade.
Am I allowing myself
to be too open?
I already cried in
front of this nigga.
I would hope he
knows I'm serious,
Uh, I think I'll just keep
playing hard to get until he
shows me otherwise.
[Sirens]
Ida Richardson it's officer
Turner from Tucson
Police Department.
Open the door, please.
Habla espanol?
What? Are you serious?
Oh my God.
Hey, fellas. Do we
have a translator?
[Calm music]
Oh, the sunsets in Arizona are
always so freakin
beautiful, man.
Yep.
If you had to give me a drag
name, what would
my drag name be?
What is the name of the
first pet you ever had?
My mom used to have this
little dog named Sasha.
She was an evil little fucker.
Okay.
And the first street
you ever grew up on.
Masters Boulevard.
Okay.
Sasha Masters.
- Seriously?
- Yeah.
That's your drag name?
Sasha masters.
[Laughter]
You know what?
Maybe one of these days we
could do a show together.
Uh uh.
I don't do co-stars
and I don't do backup.
I'm the headliner, darling.
Either you come to see
me or nobody at all.
Whatever.
So how are we going to
get over this border?
My aunt said she had
someone out there
that's supposed to be
helping us out.
Are you sure they're
gonna be able to help us?
Trust, my aunt don't play.
She said she got somebody.
She got somebody.
Period.
To be everything and
nothing is what I admire.
How you've opened up to
me is everything I desire.
Am I what you really want?
You allowed me that freedom.
A space to be myself.
Explore all avenues to
ensure my mental health.
I feel safe.
I feel wanted.
Am I what you envisioned?
[Cars passing]
[Sirens]
Shit.
Fuck.
I don't think we're
gonna make it.
What are we gonna do?
[Radio chatter]
I can't believe this.
We're gonna have to run for it.
Yo, I can see the
border from here.
I'm pulling over, and we're
gonna have to run for it.
What?
[Dramatic music]
[Sirens]
[Gunshots]
What the fuck are they
shooting for?
Fuck this.
[Gunshots]
[Dramatic music]
How much further
do we have to go?
[Dramatic music]
[Crying]
Enough. We have you killing a
man and robbing a
convenience store.
So why don't you just confess
so we can wrap this up?
If you keep telling lies,
you're digging yourself an even
larger hole.
I ain't saying shit
without my lawyer.
Suit yourself.
But you ain't leaving here
until we have answers.
Hey, now your buddy is over in
the next room telling it all.
So why won't you put a ribbon
on it so we can seal the deal?
Tell me which one of y'all did
this, and maybe
we can cut a deal.
I ain't saying shit
without my lawyer.
Well, fuck you, buddy.
You're gonna sit your ass here
until we get to
the bottom of this.
Hey.
What?
If we get caught,
we have to have
each other's back. Okay?
For sure.
Why would you say that?
Well, if they start
interrogating us,
which they will.
Don't say shit until you
start speaking with a lawyer.
- Okay. Who told you that?
- My aunt.
She said they're not allowed to
hold us unless they have proof.
But they do.
Only the gas station robbery.
That's all they got.
And the other one
was self-defense.
Yes. And you be
sure to remember that.
Okay?
Okay.
Trial of the century
is kicking off.
Ezra Richardson and Levi
Armstrong, also known as the
Drag Bandits, are pleading
self-defense and guilty to one
count of armed robbery.
The prosecutors are saying they
have evidence to put them away,
but the defense is
saying otherwise.
Stay tuned on this
developing story.
[Upbeat dance music]
[Music continues]
[Cheering]
What a wonderful life
How lucky am I
That I get to hold your
pretty hands in mine
No clouds in the sky
Now when you're by my side
It's like the sun is
shining from those eyes
Darling, when you look
Get in, get in.
- I didn't say reach over.
- Oh you said just say get it.
I said to say get in.
Oh shit. That was nerve racking.
You didn't seem to care when
you was playing
Hungry, Hungry Hippos with
them damn snacks back there.
Shut the fuck up. Let's go.
All clear.
Stop moving!
Get on the ground now!
I said shut the fuck up!
Um. Excuse me.
Can I use your bathroom?
Sure. Second door on the right.
Thank you. Excuse me.
Baby.
You really care
about him, don't you?
[Laughter]
The ice got in my mouth.
- I'm sorry.
He took too long to move
that damn chair.
I was trying not to laugh.
That chair said.
I was trying to crunch my ice.
I was holding on to breath like
that chair was on your ass.
I had issues forcing myself
to feel something that I'm not
feeling, and wanting to do a
good job and wanting
to be the best.
And how that could be sometimes
difficult to do, because it's
like you don't want
to let people down.
And I feel like.
- But you're thinking about it
for the wrong reasons.
Yeah. And that's I think that's
where I, that's
where I pulled from.
It's like the fight,
to understand that
nothing is perfect.
You can't be perfect.
All you can be is
perfectly imperfect.
Yourself. Being
yourself is just enough.
Right there, all along
You're where I belong
You're where I belong
With you by my side
Feels like the rain is gone
I'm holding on like
the sun in the sky
Like the stars in the night
When I look in your eyes
I knew it all along
All along
You where I belong
Oh oh
You're where I belong
You where I belong
Where I belong
When I look in your eyes
I knew it all along
All along
Hey there.
I'm here to talk about
something that's been swirling
around the news and
social media lately.
Drag queens.
Yep. Those fabulous performers
who dazzle us with their
charisma, uniqueness,
nerve and talent.
But recently, there's been
a lot of chatter about how
America views them.
Some people think drag queens
are, well, horrible people.
But what if we took a closer
look at these accusations?
What if these drag queens
actually followed through on
the crimes they're
being accused of?
First, let's get
one thing straight.
A lot of the of the
negative views come from
misunderstanding and fear.
People often fear what
they don't understand.
But imagine, if you will, a
world where drag queens were
actually committing
these crimes.
The idea that a drag queen
would harm others
is absurd, right?
Because at the end of the day,
drag queens are performers.
They're artists who use their
platform to entertain, educate,
and sometimes provoke thought.
They're not out there plotting
to take over the
world or harm anyone.
But let's play devil's
advocate for a moment.
Imagine if these
accusations were true.
If drag queens were these
so-called villains, what would
that look like?
Would they be involved in
elaborate heists using their
costumes and makeup
as disguises?
Unlikely. Would they be
masterminding plots to corrupt
the youth?
Pretty far fetched.
Now contrast that
with the reality.
Drag queens are often on the
front lines of charity work.
They raise money for LGBTQ+
causes, support mental health
initiatives, and promote
inclusivity and acceptance.
They use their platform to make
the world a better place, not a
worse one.
So why the villainization?
It's rooted in prejudice
and a lack of understanding.
When people don't
understand something.
Their imagination can run wild,
leading to fear and suspicion.
But let's think about
the victims here.
The real victims, drag
queens who face harassment,
discrimination and violence
simply for being who they are.
Imagine living in a world where
your passion and art
make you a target.
That's the reality
for many drag queens.
So next time you hear someone
vilify drag queens, think about
what's really going on.
Are these performers truly
villains, or are they victims
of a society that struggles to
accept what it
doesn't understand?
I hope this gives you some food
for thought, and maybe, just
maybe, a bit more understanding
and empathy for those dazzling
queens who bring so much joy
and color into our lives.
Make sure you continue watching
and remember it's always better
to understand than to fear.
[Upbeat dance music]
Thank you for
calling IT Solutions.
This is Ezra.
How may I assist you?
I've tried several times
to troubleshoot this before
calling, but the computer
doesn't want to map the printer.
Okay. No worries.
Um, just allow me to send you
this link that'll share your
screen with me so I can
see what's going on.
Sure.
There you go.
You should have it now.
Just, just hit accept.
Okay.
Thank you. Okay.
So let's see what's
going on here.
Ah, I see what the issue is.
Well, the way you were trying
to map the printer is not the
correct process.
- What?
- But not to worry.
All you have to do is
open the printer server,
and locate the printer.
Is this the name
labeled on the printer?
Yes. It's the one
that ends with p27.
Wonderful.
Alright, just double
click here.
And there you go.
It's been added.
How do I know it works?
I got you.
I'm going to go ahead and
send you a test page now.
Did it print?
Oh, yeah. It did.
Okay. Yeah, it should
work from now on.
Thank you so much.
Not a problem.
Glad I was able to help.
Okay. You have a good day.
Thanks again.
Hey, mom.
Boy, Why haven't I heard from
you in a month of Sundays?
You too busy to
call your mother?
I've just been super
busy, that's all.
Huh?
Come on Ma, don't be like that.
Okay.
So how are you doing?
I'm all right.
Did you finish up
your therapy sessions?
Yes, mother.
I've completed all
of my sessions.
Yes.
Good. That's good to hear.
Well, I'm glad
you're doing okay.
You sound in good spirits.
Yeah, I'm just keeping my head
low and staying
focused, that's all.
Good.
Well, I'm glad to
hear your voice.
I'll let you go then.
Okay, mom.
- I love you.
- Love you too, baby.
Talk to you later.
Yeah, for sure I will.
Take care now.
All right, mom.
[Soft music]
[Upbeat music]
What a time to be alive.
When passion turns
into a career.
And when a career
leads to your passion.
One can only imagine.
If the world falls in
love with your passion.
[Music continues]
Little do we know.
Little do we try.
Little one, you
can't always rely.
That time is on your side.
[Upbeat music]
[Indistinct]
Gracing the stage.
Doing what she does best.
And that's giving you
a show, Honey.
Jax diamonds.
Feel that beat,
shake that meat
Show em what you got,
make em say ooh wee
Face on ten body like wow
Move to the left, if you're
feeling my style
No introduction, no bluffing
Everybody staring
at your muffin
Put that hump in your
back, ooh it's fat
Ooh, that ass is fat
I like booty, you do too
Booty make you do crazy
things, who new
Yeah, me too, booty do
I like feeling
on your booty, too
I like booty, you do too
Booty make you do crazy
things, who new
Yeah, me too, booty do
I like feeling
on your booty, too
When I come through,
I'm here to take
Do what you do,
don't hesitate
Ain't nothin but a thang
Going hard in the paint, yeah
Do my big one, snatch your
wigs every day
Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah,
you a baddie
All that ass you got
your a baddie
Put that hump in your back,
ooh it's fat
Ooh, that ass is fat
I like booty
You do to
Booty make you do crazy
things who knew
Yeah me too, booty do
I like feeling on
your booty, too
I like booty, you do too
Booty make you do crazy
things who knew
Yeah me too, booty do
I like feeling on
your booty, too
Feeling on your booty booty
booty booty booty
Feeling on your booty
Feeling on your booty booty
booty booty booty
Feeling on your booty
Feeling on your booty booty
booty booty booty
Feeling on your booty
Feeling on your booty booty
booty booty booty
Feeling on your booty
I like booty,
you do too
Booty make you do crazy
things who knew
Yeah me too, booty do
I like feeling on
your booty, too
I like booty,
you do too
Booty make you do crazy
things who knew
Yeah me too, booty do
I like feeling on
your booty, too
I like booty,
you do too
Booty make you do crazy
things who knew
Yeah me too, booty do
I like feeling on
your booty, too
I like booty,
you do too
Booty make you do crazy
things who knew
Yeah me too, booty do
I like feeling on
your booty, too
Feeling on your booty
booty booty booty
Booty booty booty
Got me feeling on your
booty booty booty booty
Feeling on your booty got
me feeling on your booty
Shake that meat,
feel that beat
Make em say ooh whee
Shake that meat,
feel that beat
Make em say ooh whee
Shake that meat,
feel that beat
Make em say ooh whee
Shake that meat
Now you feelin on my booty
[Applause]
Next time keep your
shit in your section.
And make sure you
keep your 5:00 shadow.
In its own section.
Bitch!
Oh, how sweet.
Girl, bye.
Be nice, Levi.
I didn't start
anything, this time.
Just make sure you
cash out tonight, okay?
Yeah, yeah, I got you.
I see y'all Thursday.
I'm starting to think
that you stalking me, sir.
Just enamored by your
beauty, that's all.
Oh. How cute.
If only I had $5 for every
dude who's told me that.
Then I guess you wouldn't
be that rich, huh?
Excuse me.
It was a joke.
You don't look like
a comedian to me.
Touche.
Can I take you to
get something to eat?
Do I look like I'm hungry?
So do you enjoy performing?
It pays my bills somewhat.
No, but do you
actually enjoy it?
I get a kick out of
entertaining the girls.
But what about you?
Do you enjoy it?
Well, I can say I'm
very entertained.
Is that right?
What? Is there something
else you want to ask?
Do I have permission to ask?
You do?
Are you gay or are you
just a tranny chaser?
Tranny chaser?
Is that even
politically correct?
No, but you seem a little old
school, so I guess I.
Old school?
Alright.
Is there anything else I forgot?
No. I'm good, thank you.
So, what makes me
so interesting?
Interesting would not be
the word to describe you.
Okay. So.
Exquisite.
Hold up.
You aren't one of those Jeffrey
Dahmer type
individuals, are you?
No. I'm not.
I just find everything about
you fascinating, honestly.
Well, I appreciate that.
So what's next for you?
What do you mean?
Like, do you ever think beyond
performing clubs in Phoenix.
This. This is all I know.
Come on. Don't be so
small minded.
Seriously?
It's no disrespect.
It's just what
you have to offer.
The city won't accept it.
Won't appreciate it.
And who are you, sir?
What makes you the
end all be all?
I'm nobody.
I just know what I see and,
what I see is priceless.
So how'd you get your drag name?
My drag name?
Uh, well, I'm originally from
Jacksonville, Florida.
So that's where I got Jax.
And you already know diamonds
are a girl's best friend.
From the icon herself,
Miss Marilyn Monroe.
So I gave myself the
name Jax Diamonds.
Impressive.
So what's next?
Well, you can take me home,
and hopefully we can reconnect
another time.
You sure that's all you want?
Yeah. What, you thought
this was?
A date.
A proper connection.
Yeah. Okay.
Let's go.
Hey, do you mind stopping
over at this corner store?
No, I don't mind.
[Suspenseful music]
What, am I taking too long?
Nah. You got a message
I think you should see.
So we going through phones now?
Let's not be so dramatic.
The message popped up
on your phone, bro.
Whatever.
Hey.
Open the register right now.
What?
Open the fucking register now!
- Hurry up.
- Okay, okay.
Shit!
What is it?
Is somebody else in here?
Is somebody else in here?
Wait. No, don't.
I have kids.
You want to see
them again tonight?
Then do what I'm fucking
telling you to do.
Okay.
Is somebody.
[Shouting]
[Gunshot]
Oh fuck!
Fuck!
Fuck!
I know somebody's back there.
Come on out!
[Suspenseful music]
Don't you fucking move!
Oh shit. Uh, take it easy, bro.
Take it easy, man.
- You ain't seen nothing.
- We ain't seen shit.
Shut the fuck up!
- We ain't seen shit.
- Nothing.
You seen too much already?
Like you said, we
ain't seen shit.
And I told you to
shut the fuck up!
[Shouting]
[Grunting]
Hey, give me that.
[Gunshot]
[Shouting]
Are you okay?
We can't just leave
her here like this.
There's nothing
you can do, Levi.
Let's go.
We have to at least call the
police or 9-1-1
or something.
Look the fuck around.
We're black.
They're white.
This is Arizona.
Think! The police are
gonna be here any minute.
They're gonna arrest us.
What are you doing?
What do you think?
Rent is due and we didn't
do any of this.
So I'm taking a little
something from Uncle Sam.
Seriously? Let's go.
Fuck!
What the fuck was that?
Relax. You act like you
haven't stolen anything before.
Actually I haven't.
You wasn't acting so scared
when you was pulling the
trigger, though.
Nigga, it was either
us or them.
Well, I'm glad it wasn't us.
We didn't have a choice.
Everybody has choices.
You're right.
And I chose us.
Just make a right up here.
[Laughter]
What the hell?
Why you busting up in here
like the police?
What's going on?
It's a lot to explain.
And now is not a good time.
Is that blood on your
face, Levi?
And I got your text.
At least you got
the soft kind.
What's going on?
And who is this in my doorway?
Standing here standing here
looking like a lost lamb.
Levi. Who is your friend?
I'm sorry.
My name is Ezra.
Well. Hey, Ezra,
what's going on?
Can you mind your fucking
business for once?
Hey, guys.
Bitch! As long as you're under
this roof, your
business is my business.
I won't.
Oh!
Shit.
What do you mean?
You witnessed people
getting shot and murdered.
Bitch! I said what I said.
But why did you come here.
Bitch? My shit is here.
Where else would I go?
Bitch, Sesame Street for
all I care, but not.
Oh my God, Levi, it's just like.
Well, at least I have rent.
Well, at least you got two
months worth of rent now.
You did something good here.
Oh, what the hell?
Look, at sleeping
beauty waking up.
Hey,
are you all right?
Yeah. Um, I guess my
adrenaline just kicked in late.
So what the fuck y'all
gonna do?
Act normal and figure out
what we need to do.
Now that's the dumbest
idea I've ever heard.
Well, what are we
supposed to do.
Bitch, I don't know, I
ain't never murdered nobody.
Then shut the fuck up.
Look, can we go to your place?
Because I can't deal with his
thousand and one question.
Yeah.
You can keep on stomping around
here like Effie if you want to.
Oliver. We're leaving.
We'll come back when
things cool down.
Aren't you tired?
If it ain't for the drugs,
the liquor, the men.
You had a good gig up there
making good money, Levi.
Why would you mess
all of that up?
Not everybody plays it safe
in life like you, Oliver.
Why don't you just
fucking live a little?
Not the way you live.
You're gonna end up dead.
You better take care of him.
Look, I didn't ask
for any of this.
He is your responsibility now.
[Pop music]
You all right?
Can we just go, please?
So we're just gonna ignore what
your friends said back there.
Friend?
Oliver.
He's my roommate.
I wouldn't classify
him as a friend.
He's more like an acquaintance.
Oh, but,
that's some pretty
strong words back there.
Oliver always thinks he's Oprah.
Yeah but I saw how deeply
his words affected you.
Can we just not have this
conversation and go, please?
All right.
Shoes off.
Well, all right then.
What.
Nice place.
Make yourself at home.
Okay.
A wine bar. I see you.
[Running water]
Hey, uh, can I use a towel?
Um, yeah.
Uh, it's in the closet
right next to
the guest bathroom down
the hall. On your left.
Thank you.
[Running water]
[Soft music]
You hungry?
[Music continues]
Fuck.
[Music continues]
Here.
It'll help relax your mind.
Thanks.
So what do you do?
Information technology.
IT.
Okay.
What did you do before
you started doing drag?
I've always wanted
to be a performer.
There's just nothing
else I'd rather do.
Have you ever decided to
be a performer before?
Hell, no.
I don't have the mental
capacity to be on stage.
I'm sure you got it in you.
Everybody does.
And what about your family?
I'm sorry. You don't have
to answer that
if that's too personal.
It's okay.
It's okay.
My mother really wasn't pleased
that her only son was gay and
stealing her clothes.
At first she thought
it was my sister,
but then she realized it was me.
So the word family,
has always been a
painful one for me.
I'm sorry to hear that.
But what about you?
Oh, shit I've had my fair
share of problems.
It's just.
My dad was hard on me.
Uh it was so bad I had to fight
my way outside of his house.
But I never really classified
myself as anything.
So it's just.
Never been a label type
of situation for me.
So are you, like,
asexual or something?
No. Um.
Trust me, I
definitely enjoy sex.
Well, I'm glad that I'm not the
only fucked up
individual in Phoenix.
Cheers.
You are not alone.
[Soft music]
In other news, two suspects are
at large as a local Phoenix gas
station on 16th Street, and
Osborn was held at gunpoint.
The gunmen killed the store
clerk during the robbery, who
has now been identified as Rosa
Miller, as she leaves
behind two children.
But in a turn of events, the
robber was stopped by two
unidentified individuals
that were seen at the scene.
Police are seeking answers
and the whereabouts of those
unidentified men.
If you have any information,
please call our news tip line.
You all right?
They just posted our
surveillance
footage on the news.
What?
We gotta figure some shit out.
Okay, okay, okay.
Just relax.
We can just go straight to the
police and explain everything.
Are you fucking thinking?
I am, actually.
You don't appear to be.
Do you remember what you
said at the corner store?
We are two black men.
They are white people.
Do you know how fast they will
lock our asses up
in a heartbeat?
And where are you going?
- To work.
- Seriously?
With everything going
on, you're going
to a public place with
everyone looking for us.
Look, I have never missed a
performance, and I
won't start today.
[Soft music]
Get in the car, please.
You can leave.
Come on now stop playing.
Get in the car.
[Soft music]
Is there something
you want to say to me?
Oh, so we have the
ability to be petty.
Look, I don't take kind to
people telling me what to do.
I've never done well with that.
[Piano music]
- A regular.
- Thank you, Tony.
Of course.
I'm just glad you are okay.
What are you talking about?
You haven't been
watching the news?
I haven't.
Your face is all over it.
What the hell are
you doing here, Levi?
I've never missed a show.
Bitch this is not
the place to be.
The cops have been
all up and down here.
Tony, go to the front door.
Be on the lookout and let me
know if you see any cops.
Okay.
Bitch, this just might be
your last performance.
Well.
If it is, I might as
well make it a good one.
Later, girl.
Well tear the house
down, okay?
Tear the motherfucking
house down.
Coming to the stage with
a surprise performance.
Jax Diamonds.
[Upbeat dance music]
There ain't no need
to be sorry
There ain't no need to be sad
Cause as long as
you're here with me
We gonna make do what we have
So why won't you love me the
way I know you wish you could
Baby Just hold me
And be the man I know
you would
Do you believe
Baby, do you believe
Do you believe in love
Baby do you believe
Do you believe in us
Do you believe in our trust
Oh baby, do you believe
Baby do you believe
Do you believe in love
Baby do you believe
Do you believe in us
Do you believe in our trust
Oh baby, do you believe
There ain't no question boy
Everything that I do
I do it for you
Yeah. Cause as long as
you're here with me
We gonna do what we wanna do
Why won't you love me the
way I know you wish you could
Baby just hold me
And be the man I
know you would
Do you believe
Oh baby do you believe
Do you believe in love
Oh baby do you believe
Do you believe in us
Do you believe in our trust
Oh, baby, do you believe
Baby, do you believe
Do you believe in love
Oh baby do you believe
Do you believe in us
Do you believe in our trust
Oh baby, do you believe
[Music continues]
[Sirens]
[Music continues]
Do you believe
Oh baby do you believe
Do you believe in love
Baby, do you believe
Do you believe in us
Do you believe in our trust
Oh, baby, do you believe
Oh baby do you believe
Do you believe in love
Baby do you believe
Do you believe in us
Do you believe in our trust
Oh baby, do you believe
Do you believe, do you believe
Do you believe
Do you believe in love
Do you believe me
Do you believe
[Sirens]
[Indistinct radio chatter]
[Indistinct radio chatter]
They're coming girl,
come on girl. Come on.
Tell Missy I'll pay her
back later.
Girl, fuck her!
Shit!
Go go go go go go go go.
[Sirens continue]
- Go.
- I love you.
Get in. Come on, get in.
- Give me your phone.
- Why?
Just give me the damn phone.
That was the latest iPhone.
Do you know how
much that shit cost?
I work in IT, remember?
And that's the quickest
way for them to find us.
Fuck!
Shit.
Where are we going?
We have to get out
of the city limits.
But where are we going?
I have some folks in Tucson we
can link up with, but first we
need to get some rest.
Are you sure you want to
sleep on the side of the road?
No. There's a motel
coming right up there.
Is this the best
that we could afford?
We? Nigga, I spent the
last bit of money.
I had to get us this hotel room.
Least you could
fucking say thank you.
Thanks.
I could sure use
a drink right now.
Say less.
Would you look at that?
How did we?
Just don't.
Don't what?
Don't start blaming yourself
for shit you didn't do.
How can you say that?
Look, now's not the time to
start feeling guilt, man.
Just take accountability
for your actions.
Well. All right, Dad.
What the fuck is that
supposed to mean?
Nothing.
Nah. Speak your mind.
Didn't I tell you I don't
do well taking demands?
Nobody's demanding anything.
Then change your fucking tone.
Okay. Right.
So I'm supposed to sugarcoat
shit for it to sink in?
No. Don't talk down to me.
Then look up, motherfucker.
You know what?
I don't have to take this.
No.
You don't.
[Soft music]
You know, with all that beauty,
your attitude can
make you look ugly.
Thank God beauty is in
the eye of its beholders.
And tell me again, how
many beholders do you have?
You don't have to be an asshole.
No, but the guys like you
seem to like assholes.
Hang on their every word while
nice guys let me get shitted on.
Only for you to circle the
block after you've been fucked
over by your fuckboy
thinking I'm going to
take your ass back.
I'm sorry.
You don't know me.
You're right,
I don't.
[Crying]
What are you doing?
Shh.
[R&B music playing]
I know where we've been
Yeah
But, baby, that was then
Who knows where this goes
I'm scared of this
Don't assume I don't trust
because I won't fall in
Maybe after this we
can call it quits
Destiny
Maybe we should try
Maybe we should try
What if it's
different this time
What if we lose
What if we lose again
[Moaning]
What if we lose again
Again, again
[Moaning]
Don't assume I don't
Just because I won't fall in
[Soft music]
What are you smiling at?
I'm not smiling.
It was a smirk.
Okay, smirk.
Can I ask you a question?
Yeah.
Would you answer it honestly?
Why would I not?
I don't know.
What's your question?
So what type of person
do you see yourself with?
What do you mean?
You know, like a
partner or a lover?
Mhm. I never really saw myself
with anyone, to be
honest with you.
- Really?
- Yeah.
You know, I've always been told
I'm either standoffish or cold
type shit.
Mm.
What's your zodiac sign?
I'm a Capricorn.
What about you?
Virgo.
Ah, shit.
[Laughter]
What do you mean?
Hold up. I know you're
not talking.
Caps. Caps, from what
I've heard, are the worst.
Not like them Virgos, nigga.
Whatever. Shut the fuck up.
You know I'm right.
Whatever.
No, but for real, though, to
answer your question, um, I'd
want to be with someone who's
unapologetically themselves.
You know. Someone to
love on me.
When I can love on myself.
Someone to encourage me.
When I can't encourage myself.
That's the type of partner
I want to be with, you know?
What about you?
What kind of partner
do you want to be with?
Most of what you said I can
relate to, but there's just
something about
a hug or a warm body that just
cherishes all my flaws, no
matter what.
And someone,
who I just,
I just can't think,
of being without. You know?
You know, that's the type
of partner that I want.
[No audio]
Okay, so how are
we gonna do this?
I'm trying to think.
Here you go.
Oh. Uh uh.
Fuck, no!
Hear me out.
You can't fucking be serious.
How else are we gonna do this?
I'd rather just walk in there
and force them to
give me the gas.
With what?
Shit.
Listen to me.
We are already, all
over the news.
If we are able to walk in there
with this stuff on and fake
like we got guns, we have a
better chance of getting what
we need.
This shit is fucking crazy, man.
The longer we wait here, the
further down the
road we can get.
Okay.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Let's hurry up.
How do you put this shit on.
That's not fucking funny, man.
Okay.
All right, so how are we
gonna cover our faces?
We don't have time
for that here.
Here, put these on.
God I look fucking ridiculous.
Don't move!
Don't you mother fucking move.
All clear.
All right sir, I need 60 on
pump eight now!
Hurry up!
Don't move.
What the fuck are you doing?
What? We're gonna need
food for later.
Come on.
I said do not move.
If I have to tell you one
more motherfucking time.
I will put a bullet in
your motherfucking head.
Now get on the ground! Now!
[Dramatic music]
Oh shit. That was
nerve wracking.
You didn't seem to care when
you was playing hungry, hungry
hippos with them
snacks back there.
Oh. Shut up.
Whatever. Let's go.
Why are we in an alley?
Because the cops will
be watching the front, genius.
Okay. Calm down.
Let's go.
[Knocking on door]
Auntie.
[Knocking]
Auntie. Auntie. Auntie.
Boy! What the hell?
Get in here.
Whole damn city
looking for y'all.
Izzy, what the hell have you
gotten yourself into?
There's no explanation, Auntie.
Wrong place, wrong time.
You damn right it was.
And you, young man, you
don't know how to speak.
I'm sorry, ma'am, I
didn't want to interrupt.
Interrupt what?
A greeting?
I already know this
knucklehead boy.
You is who I don't know.
- Ease up, Auntie.
- Ease up?
You think them crackers are
gonna ease up off your necks?
Your mama worried
sick about you.
I told her you got a good head
on your shoulders and you'll
figure it out.
Y'all hungry?
Yes, ma'am.
If you don't like
it, say something.
I'm sorry.
It's been a long time since
I've had a home cooked meal.
So why ain't you eating?
I just can't seem to focus on
food with everything that's
been going on right now.
Well, darling, you might want
to, because you look like you
two pieces of bread
from falling over.
Auntie.
It's okay.
It's. It's fine.
Y'all homosexuals like to stay
fit as long as y'all can, huh?
What?
Oh, boy, I ain't stupid.
Y'all lovers.
No, no we're not, Auntie.
Boy, who are you fooling?
You remember your Uncle
Charlie and his friend Marlin?
- Yeah.
- They were lovers.
- What?
- Oh, yeah.
For many years, they used to
take your mama and me out to
the clubs, and we had
the time of our lives.
It's unfortunate, all that mess
you had to go through
with your daddy.
Your mama had your back, though.
I'm just glad you ain't
end up all fucked up.
I'm not so sure about that.
This shit here will pass.
Excuse me. Can I use
your restroom?
Sure, darling. Second
door on the right.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
You really care about him, huh?
I do.
Here.
Take this.
Auntie, what is this?
Just take it.
Y'all gonna need it.
Thank you.
Where are y'all plan to go?
We're still trying to
figure that out now.
Mexico. Y'all need to go down
there and hide out for a little
bit until y'all
can sneak back in.
How the hell are
we gonna do that?
I got a friend in Nogales who
can help you get
across the border.
What? Really?
Mhm.
Okay.
Listen to me now.
When you get to Nogales, look
for a little club called Ruby's.
There's a guy named R.J..
Tell him Ida sent you.
He owed me a favor.
Thank you so much, Auntie.
- I love you.
- I love you too, baby.
You all right?
Look, I'm sorry.
I don't mean to be closed
off to you, Auntie.
I remember a family is a
painful word for you.
You remembered.
Can I take you out for a real?
- Now?
- Yeah.
Where?
Well, this is my old
stomping grounds.
I know a few lucky spots
we can hit up.
But what about your auntie?
Two shots of tequila gets her
right for her beauty rest.
She's already in bed.
Let's go.
[Soft music]
So, what do you think?
It's cute.
Listen.
I had to snag some shit from
my aunt to make this happen.
Boy, she's gonna kill you.
Nah, she'll be all right.
I had to do something
special for you.
Then,
let me see what you can do.
That's too special for me.
I don't dance.
You're black.
You gotta have some
type of rhythm.
It's in your blood.
It's in your DNA.
Sorry to break it to you, but
not all black folk
know how to dance.
Okay?
I know you have it in you.
You just gotta move your hips.
Mhm. Just like that.
Yeah. Mm.
Problem is,
I don't even know if I know how.
I felt those hips move.
So I know you know
what to do with them.
Is that so?
- Just like this.
- Like that?
Uh huh.
Swing back and forth.
Mhm.
Nice and soft.
Oh, dear.
Doing pretty good.
For a beginner.
Out of all the things to
experience at this time, in my
mind, I would think things
would have turned out
a little different.
Yet I find myself attracted to
a nigga that I would have never
gave the time of day to.
Ooh, Lord.
You sure like to
play games, huh?
I just hope you know
what you're doing.
[Soft music]
Life can sure give you lemons,
but I would love to keep
tasting his lemonade.
Am I allowing myself
to be too open?
I already cried in
front of this nigga.
I would hope he
knows I'm serious,
Uh, I think I'll just keep
playing hard to get until he
shows me otherwise.
[Sirens]
Ida Richardson it's officer
Turner from Tucson
Police Department.
Open the door, please.
Habla espanol?
What? Are you serious?
Oh my God.
Hey, fellas. Do we
have a translator?
[Calm music]
Oh, the sunsets in Arizona are
always so freakin
beautiful, man.
Yep.
If you had to give me a drag
name, what would
my drag name be?
What is the name of the
first pet you ever had?
My mom used to have this
little dog named Sasha.
She was an evil little fucker.
Okay.
And the first street
you ever grew up on.
Masters Boulevard.
Okay.
Sasha Masters.
- Seriously?
- Yeah.
That's your drag name?
Sasha masters.
[Laughter]
You know what?
Maybe one of these days we
could do a show together.
Uh uh.
I don't do co-stars
and I don't do backup.
I'm the headliner, darling.
Either you come to see
me or nobody at all.
Whatever.
So how are we going to
get over this border?
My aunt said she had
someone out there
that's supposed to be
helping us out.
Are you sure they're
gonna be able to help us?
Trust, my aunt don't play.
She said she got somebody.
She got somebody.
Period.
To be everything and
nothing is what I admire.
How you've opened up to
me is everything I desire.
Am I what you really want?
You allowed me that freedom.
A space to be myself.
Explore all avenues to
ensure my mental health.
I feel safe.
I feel wanted.
Am I what you envisioned?
[Cars passing]
[Sirens]
Shit.
Fuck.
I don't think we're
gonna make it.
What are we gonna do?
[Radio chatter]
I can't believe this.
We're gonna have to run for it.
Yo, I can see the
border from here.
I'm pulling over, and we're
gonna have to run for it.
What?
[Dramatic music]
[Sirens]
[Gunshots]
What the fuck are they
shooting for?
Fuck this.
[Gunshots]
[Dramatic music]
How much further
do we have to go?
[Dramatic music]
[Crying]
Enough. We have you killing a
man and robbing a
convenience store.
So why don't you just confess
so we can wrap this up?
If you keep telling lies,
you're digging yourself an even
larger hole.
I ain't saying shit
without my lawyer.
Suit yourself.
But you ain't leaving here
until we have answers.
Hey, now your buddy is over in
the next room telling it all.
So why won't you put a ribbon
on it so we can seal the deal?
Tell me which one of y'all did
this, and maybe
we can cut a deal.
I ain't saying shit
without my lawyer.
Well, fuck you, buddy.
You're gonna sit your ass here
until we get to
the bottom of this.
Hey.
What?
If we get caught,
we have to have
each other's back. Okay?
For sure.
Why would you say that?
Well, if they start
interrogating us,
which they will.
Don't say shit until you
start speaking with a lawyer.
- Okay. Who told you that?
- My aunt.
She said they're not allowed to
hold us unless they have proof.
But they do.
Only the gas station robbery.
That's all they got.
And the other one
was self-defense.
Yes. And you be
sure to remember that.
Okay?
Okay.
Trial of the century
is kicking off.
Ezra Richardson and Levi
Armstrong, also known as the
Drag Bandits, are pleading
self-defense and guilty to one
count of armed robbery.
The prosecutors are saying they
have evidence to put them away,
but the defense is
saying otherwise.
Stay tuned on this
developing story.
[Upbeat dance music]
[Music continues]
[Cheering]
What a wonderful life
How lucky am I
That I get to hold your
pretty hands in mine
No clouds in the sky
Now when you're by my side
It's like the sun is
shining from those eyes
Darling, when you look
Get in, get in.
- I didn't say reach over.
- Oh you said just say get it.
I said to say get in.
Oh shit. That was nerve racking.
You didn't seem to care when
you was playing
Hungry, Hungry Hippos with
them damn snacks back there.
Shut the fuck up. Let's go.
All clear.
Stop moving!
Get on the ground now!
I said shut the fuck up!
Um. Excuse me.
Can I use your bathroom?
Sure. Second door on the right.
Thank you. Excuse me.
Baby.
You really care
about him, don't you?
[Laughter]
The ice got in my mouth.
- I'm sorry.
He took too long to move
that damn chair.
I was trying not to laugh.
That chair said.
I was trying to crunch my ice.
I was holding on to breath like
that chair was on your ass.
I had issues forcing myself
to feel something that I'm not
feeling, and wanting to do a
good job and wanting
to be the best.
And how that could be sometimes
difficult to do, because it's
like you don't want
to let people down.
And I feel like.
- But you're thinking about it
for the wrong reasons.
Yeah. And that's I think that's
where I, that's
where I pulled from.
It's like the fight,
to understand that
nothing is perfect.
You can't be perfect.
All you can be is
perfectly imperfect.
Yourself. Being
yourself is just enough.
Right there, all along
You're where I belong
You're where I belong
With you by my side
Feels like the rain is gone
I'm holding on like
the sun in the sky
Like the stars in the night
When I look in your eyes
I knew it all along
All along
You where I belong
Oh oh
You're where I belong
You where I belong
Where I belong
When I look in your eyes
I knew it all along
All along