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IMDb rating 6.5
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Critic Eve Barlow
rated 6

Benstock's sideways look at the world of alternative fashion is funny, fabulous and fittingly batty.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Xan Brooks
rated 6

Benstock's film is affectionate, indulgent and clearly in love with its subject...

Read full review at The Guardian

Cast & Crew

Jes Benstock
Director
Simon Callow
As Self
Derek Jarman
As Self (archive footage)
Brian Eno
Actor
Divine
As Self (archive footage)
Ruby Wax
As Self

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"The British Guide to Showing Off" is a documentary that delves into the world of the Alternative Miss World Show, a unique and extravagant costume pageant that celebrates alternative lifestyles and sexualities. The film follows British artist Andrew Logan as he prepares for the 2009 edition of the show, which has been a staple of British culture since 1972. With contributions from celebrities such as Brian Eno, Ruby Wax, and Grayson Perry, the documentary offers a joyous and liberating look at this quirky subculture event that has captured the hearts of misfits and celebrities alike.

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The British Guide to Showing Off is currently unavailable to stream in USA on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

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