Queer Habits

The unbelievably true story of a troupe of drag queen nuns who save a rural, homophobic community from ruin.

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are a world-wide organization of queer nuns committed to community service, promoting joy and ridding the world of guilt. The Russian River Sisters established an Order in Guerneville, California despite local opposition and homophobic bullying. They have raised over a quarter million dollars in a town where many residents live below the poverty line, supporting schools, seniors, incarcerated parents, terminally ill children and more. They are now hometown heroes.

Drew Denny has been following the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence since 2014, filming for a feature documentary project and releasing a short proof of concept film that toured festivals worldwide, winning several audience awards. She is currently fundraising for the feature documentary and developing a narrative adaptation with writer Jaclyn Moore (Dear White People) under Marta Kaufman’s shingle OK Goodnight.

In these times of unprecedented division, Queer Habits is a true story that proves we can come together again.