Glitter From Dust - My Way - Javier Sinthya
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Artist/activist Javier dreams of professional artistic recognition in Cuba. As his drag persona Sinthya, he travels to rural towns near Santa Clara. Through performance, Sinthya acts as activism, working to change societal attitudes toward the LGBTQ community across the country.
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