Amish Country Queer
A documentary about queer nightlife, drag culture and trans joy in small-town America.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania: known for its rolling hills, fluffy clouds, and deeply conservative values. But there's more than what's on the tourist guides—if you know where to look.
Meet Brady Pappas, a celebrated artist documenting the local drag and queer scenes, while navigating their own transformation - embracing their identity and stepping into the world of drag. Amish Country Queer follows Brady’s journey as they come out to their family in a politically charged environment, offering a raw, powerful look at the resilience of a community that refuses to be erased, and a celebration of queer joy where you’d least expect it.
Amish Country Queer (short film) serves as a proof of concept for an upcoming feature-length film of the same name.
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While production is wrapped, costs are still rolling in as we move through post-production on the feature film and community events. Donations and new Community Sponsors are still very welcome, and every contribution helps us sustain this project and everything that follows!
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'Amish Country Queer' documentary tells stories of LGBTQ+ joy, being queer in Lancaster
'Amish Country Queer' finds LGBTQ+ community in unexpected places
The film has become a festival favorite, and audiences have called it “pure magic” and an “abundantly love-infused celebration.”
Portraits - Colleen Brady: Capturing Queer Joy
Amish Country Queer (short film) is available for bookings!
Bringing this story to life at a moment when trans voices need space, care, and visibility more than ever has reaffirmed why this project matters. Queer and trans people are being pushed further into the margins, especially in rural America. Stories like Amish Country Queer can be lifelines for the kids growing up in Lancaster and small towns everywhere. They need to know they’re not alone.
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