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KNOCKOFFS
By Christine Capone

GENRE: Comedy, Drama
LOGLINE:

After a reckless gambler loses $10,000 to a dangerous bookie, his desperate scheme to pay off the debt unexpectedly turns him and his buttoned-up coworker into Boston's hottest drag performers.

SYNOPSIS:

Eric, a cocky sports gambler, and Brian, his timid accountant co-worker, find themselves owing $20,000 to a dangerous bookie, Freddie. When Freddie’s thugs come after them, they turn to Eric’s childhood friend, Andrew—a drag performer—who offers an unconventional solution: disguise themselves as female impersonators to hide in plain sight.

Struggling at first, the duo trains under Andrew and his tough-but-caring neighbor Joss, a former professional dancer who now teaches toddlers. As they hone their craft, Brian gains confidence, while Eric wrestles with an identity crisis, realizing his thrill-seeking ways have left him unfulfilled. Meanwhile, Eric’s ex, Caitlyn, re-enters the picture, challenging him to prove he’s truly changed.

With Freddie closing in, Eric and Brian strike a deal—win a high-stakes drag competition to pay off their debt. In a climactic performance, they bring the house down, earning their freedom and newfound respect. Eric leaves gambling behind to rebuild his relationships, Brian finds love with Joss, and Andrew finally feels accepted for who he is.

No longer just running from trouble, they’ve embraced who they truly are—onstage and off.

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