Third Call
Third Call follows the story of Cher, a seasoned drag queen determined to save her cherished cabaret while coping with the pain of a recent breakup. Set in São José dos Campos, the film highlights a vibrant collective of LGBTQIAPN+ artists who have turned to art as a means of resisting societal stigma. As Cher embarks on a journey of healing and perseverance, Third Call becomes a powerful celebration of identity, community, and the redemptive strength of performance.
Summary
Third Call follows Cher, a seasoned drag queen and performer in São José dos Campos, Brazil, as she fights to preserve the cabaret that has become both her livelihood and her artistic home. The venue is more than a stage: it is a gathering place for LGBTQIAPN+ artists who use performance to express themselves, challenge prejudice, and build a sense of belonging in a society that often treats them with suspicion or disdain. As Cher struggles to keep the cabaret alive, she is also dealing with the emotional fallout of a recent breakup. Her professional determination is therefore intertwined with a deeply personal process of grief and recovery. Around her is a vibrant community of performers whose individual experiences give the film its collective dimension, portraying art not simply as entertainment but as a form of resistance and survival. Rather than reducing Cher’s story to a conventional backstage struggle, Third Call explores the resilience required to keep creating in the face of social stigma, financial uncertainty, and heartbreak. The cabaret becomes a space where identity can be celebrated openly and where chosen family offers strength when private life feels unstable. With an affectionate eye for its performers and their shared world, the film is a celebration of queer expression, solidarity, and the restorative power of taking the stage.
