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Dear Viv

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Dear Viv
Directed byPete Williams
Produced bySteven Renney
CinematographySteven Renney
Edited byRon Hill
Jeffrey McHale
Production
company
Distributed byWOW Presents Plus
Release date
  • August 28, 2025 (2025-08-28)
Running time
61 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Dear Viv is a 2025 documentary about drag performer The Vivienne.[1] It was made available via WOW Presents Plus and BBC Three on 28 August.[2] It was produced by World of Wonder (WOW). Baga Chipz, Cheryl Hole, Danny Beard, Raja, Tia Kofi and other drag performers participated in the film.[3]

Reception

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The Vivienne is the focus of the film.

Rachel Aroesti of The Guardian rated the documentary four out of five stars and called the tribute "astonishingly candid".[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Medina, Joel (2025-09-23). "The documentary 'Dear Viv' tells the story of a Queen and her community". Los Angeles Blade. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  2. ^ Franklin, McKinley (2025-08-07). "Documentary Spotlighting Late 'Drag Race UK' Star The Vivienne Sets Premiere Date, EP Remembers Queen as a "Bright Light" (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  3. ^ Clarke, Stewart (2025-03-05). "'Dear Viv' Documentary From 'Drag Race' Producers To Chronicle The Life & Legacy Of The Vivienne". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  4. ^ Aroesti, Rachel (2025-08-28). "Dear Viv review – this fascinating tribute to The Vivienne is astonishingly candid". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-09-25.