Paper Dolls
At a glance
Paper Dolls is an 80-minute documentary by Israeli director Tomer Heymann, listed as a 2006 release. It follows transgender migrant workers from the Philippines who provide care for elderly Orthodox Jewish men and perform as drag queens in their spare time. The background also frames their stories around people at the margins seeking freedom and acceptance. The film is classified as both a documentary and an LGBTQ-related film. Its listed countries are the United States, Switzerland and Israel, and its languages are English and Hebrew. These details make the film relevant to viewers exploring migration, gender identity, care work and performance. Its official site is a Wikipedia entry.
Who it is for
This may suit viewers and students interested in transgender lives, migrant work, care for older people, or drag performance. The English and Hebrew language listing may help when planning a screening.
What is good
- Follows transgender migrant workers from the Philippines
- Connects care work and drag performance
- Listed as an LGBTQ-related film
- Runs 80 minutes
What to know first
- Languages listed are English and Hebrew
Verdict
Paper Dolls follows Filipino transgender migrant workers across care work and drag performance, with freedom and acceptance also part of its stated context. Its subject matter and 80-minute runtime may help viewers decide whether it suits their interests.
Details
- Year
- 2006wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 80 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Tomer Heymannwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- United States, Switzerland, Israelwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0783681wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q7132616· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_Dolls_(film)· checked 2 Oct 2026