Darcelle XV (Full Documentary) | Nation’s Oldest Performing Drag Queen | Oregon Experience
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- Portland’s Darcelle XV is the nation’s oldest performing drag queen and operates what is thought to be the country’s longest running drag revue. Throughout her long career she has seen, and has been a part of, revolutionary change within the LGBTQ+ community.
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This episode of Oregon Experience originally aired spring 2016
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Darcelle had a wonderful kind heart. When I was a penniless gutter punk she bought me a coffee at the Roxy so many years ago. I saw her preform many times over the years. The last time I saw her was this past January. I took my offspring to celebrate their 21st birthday at Darcelles. Darcelle preformed and I was able to thank her for showing me kindness all those years ago.. rest in power.
Aww that’s a great story, thanks for sharing. ❤
I am so sorry to hear about Darcelle's passing. She was such an important light in this world. Your love and laughter is needed now more than ever. 💔
❤ so very true
I had never heard of her until today. I hate hearing she is no longer with us. What a fascinating person. I'm so glad the TH-cam algorithm put her in my path.
I had no idea who she was until now …. But I’m sure she lived a wonderful life …. May she RIP 💐🌺🌷💐
Rest in Peace and Power Darcelle. Love from London, England ❤️
TY so much for this. I'm one generation behind Darcelle and I look up to what Walter and his generation endured for me and how I have endured for the generation after myself. Love will keep us together no matter what. Bless you Darcelle/Walter for all your amazing work while you were here 💖💖💖💖💖💖
"OMG...Thank You for this"‼️👏
"I've been to Darcele's & The Show is Spectacular, Darcele wore a dress is the same fabric as the upholstery on the chairs...It was a Priceless Experience"❣️🤭🤣🥳🥂👍
I remember my 1st time at Darcelle's, It was a Friend's Bridal Shower and.... OH DID I HAVE FUN!!
The experience COMPLETELY CHANGED what little and VERY few reservations I had about the LGBTQ SOCIETY. I then went to work the following night, as a COCKTAIL WAITRESS & a KARAOKE HOSTESS in DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER. (where I just happened to meet my 2nd husband as well). Forever CHANGED my life, Thank you!!!!
S.S. 😃
I worked as a cocktail waitress at the same Karaoke bar in downtown Vancouver. Darcelle came in all the time. I had some great conversations with her and her friends. I also made jewelry for those who asked. Very fond memories of that job.
I spent so many weekends with Darcelle and Roxie. May they both Rest In Peace. I love them both so much ❤️🤗😞💔
I'm heartbroken to hear of Darcelle's passing. Your couldn't have asked for a kinder & better friend. RIP with Roxy and our nanny other friends ❤️
Rest in peace, sweet lady, you paid the price and paved the way for those of us that follow. We will be forever grateful. I'm sure you'll fit right in when you walk them streets of gold....
I am so sad by the news of her passing, met her many times as an entertainer and a friend while living in Portland, OR - Great Documentary!
Great performer and an amazing life. A great man who was selfless.
Thank you for posting.
Saw Darcelle perform several years ago. So glad I did. So much fun. R.I.P. Darcelle.
Wonderful.. Darcelle is a Beautiful Soul!!!!!❤️
She would cut part of her dress material to use on her eyes as makeup. Love her to be so wonderful!
Remember that face at 25:15. That's Scott Lively, then head of the OCA and the man responsible for current criminalization of LGBTQ people in Uganda. He's responsible for Uganda's initial 'Kill The Gays' bill after traveling there in 2009.
I’m going to my first ever darcelle XV drag drive thru. I’m devastated that I couldn’t see this at the bar but I’m very exited to go tonight!!!!!! 🥳😝🤪🥰
I love you Darcelle💖💖💖
Just showed up in my feed and I Yassed in my mind all the way through it, thinking that I'd just found a new drag queen I can form the comfort of my bed and on TH-cam... Then I read the comments.
May hate character Darcelle, and the person who portrayed her rest in peace.
Much love.
This was wonderful !
Excellent story about an amazing human being! ❤️
This was Astonishing thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏼❤
R.I.P
DARCELLE XV
NOT FORGOTTEN
❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌻🌻🌻
RIP💜🙏🏻
Awesome!
What a genuinely nice person.
What an inspirational character!
Darcelle is an American Icon! I performed at her club in the late 70's early 80's. What a pro! Her husband Roxie made you be a better person and performer through osmosis!😉
Very warming story back in the 80s in London most of the gay pubs had drag shows I grew up with drag
Love it!
🌈✨💎✨SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND🌺!!
Lady Bunny should be documented ❤
And coco peru!
@@queenqueen977 I am OBSESSED with COCO PERU! Her acting is SUBLIME!!! She even speaks to me sometimes on TH-cam when I’m lucky! Hahah! Love her so much!!
@@solomoon3083 LOVE her SO MUCH I miss her shopping videos. But would love to see her in more content
I never heard of darcell. Wow this documentary is good. I never seen so many attractive looking female impersonators. Love it.
What a great story. In the 70s I had a boyfriend whose brother was a drag queen and we went to the shows and it was so much fun. I've loved drag ever since
portland’s answer to dame edna?
Wait?! Darcelle died? When!? She was a big name and spirit for so many of us temporary portlanders who were seeking acceptance in the early 2000s coming to a new city.
And tragically you helped raise the cost of living in doing so. Another generation later, we have homeless people dying out in front of the establishment that Darcelle was known for….. really all just because of how expensive your hedonistic lifestyles are
Go help them.
oh no if i knew when i visited portland i would have loved to see her perform... God Speed Darcelle 15
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Great documentary. RIP to a drag icon, and legend, who remained above all, a kind person, and a unique and original entertainer, who broke ground in difficult times.
Now, as a straight woman, I have to say this, it's my opinion, but I think it ties into this documentary, and needs to be addressed.
I hope people watch this and see the difference between real drag, which is a form of art, and the fake drag that predators are often trying to pass off (under the push of "it's inclusionary training", or what, I'm not sure) at middle schools.
And that people can then make more informed decisions on that topic, seeing where and how drag as entertainment evolved.
And seeing that a man in bright green ripped fishnet leggings, pink heels, a paisley leotard, a thrown together makeup and outfit, and a rainbow clown wig, prancing his beard stubbled face (and other) around in front of 5th graders, and denigrating them if they don't put money in his garter, or whatever the hell nonsense they are bringing, is not drag. It is predation.
Love drag. Love true drag queens. Abhor drag imposters. I wish the legendary drag queens would speak out on this. I know they don't want association with it. It is dragging down drag, no pun intended.
ALOHA from Hawaii Darcelle! you did so much for our community. we are forever in your debt! RIL!!!
RIP March 23, 2023.
Rip tod Oliver ransom Salem Oregon Spartacus.
❤💐🌈😇🙏🏻
"Larger than life is just the right size". I moved to Portland in 1983 and one of my co-workers (lesbian) at my first job took me to the show. It is where I first was exposed to the gay community. Yes, you can't call yourself a Portlander until you have experienced Darcelle. She was such a force for the gay community and for our Portland community in general. Such a big heart. RIP Walter and Darcelle.
It's a shame Republicans are trying to send our community back to the dark ages. Darcelle was a shining light. GOD BLESS HER