In a world often populated by clichés, stereotypes, and misunderstandings, “Men Who Hate Drags” is a story told by the voices of those who live a little-known and, for many, idealized reality every day. Through testimonials, gags, and real-life metamorphoses, the young people of “The Shade” guide and accompany the viewer from the organization to the staging of the end-of-season show.

The story begins in the living room of “The Shade”, a queer space created with the intention of combining debate and entertainment, with the common goal of offering a safe environment for those who frequent it. In this setting, we meet the protagonists, initially busy organizing costumes, props, and scripts. Next, we follow the preparations in the hours leading up to the performance, witnessing the makeup and hair styling of each drag queen, until we arrive at the show and the conclusion of what we have seen previously.

We soon realize that each stage of the show's production is, in fact, a simple tool that allows the viewer to immerse themselves more and more not only in the show itself, but, above all, in the stories of the people who create it. This allows the viewer to gain a new perspective on a little-known reality.