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Vera Drew Was So Inspired by Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker’ That She Made an Unauthorized Parody Film About Her Trans Journey: ‘My Community Is Completely Villainized’
In 'The People's Joker', Vera Drew's Batman parody tells the story of her trans identity.
Although her tastes largely align with subversive voices like Eric André and Sacha Baron Cohen, Todd Phillips’ 2019 box office hit “Joker” captivated alt-comedian Vera Drew. As a lifelong Batman fan, Drew — who directs, co-wrote, stars in and edited “The People’s Joker” — knew she could tell her story by remixing iconic DC Comics characters under the umbrella of parody and fair use, despite some bumps during its 2022 festival season rollout. When asked if some comic book fans might be hesitant to see their beloved characters interpreted in “The People’s Joker,” Drew considers how she’s even stirred up complex feelings in the trans community.
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