Trans icon Elliot Page is putting his Hollywood clout behind one of the fiercest queens to ever sashay onto the Drag Race runway. The 38-year-old actor has signed on as an executive producer for A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint, a documentary that promises to take us far beyond the runway into the gritty, glorious reality of one of the first openly trans contestants on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
The 80-minute film, years in the making, will dig deep into Peppermint’s journey — from struggling to survive through sex work and late-night gigs, to becoming a nationally recognized face for trans rights. With Elliot’s production company Pageboy Productions and Bob the Drag Queen’s Purse First Studios also attached, this isn’t just a documentary — it’s a celebration.
“Her artistry, courage, and advocacy have changed the landscape for trans performers and inspired so many of us,” Page said. “This documentary captures the full complexity of her experience in a way that feels both intimate and universal.” It’s giving heart, it’s giving truth, it’s giving visibility.
Not Just a Queen — A Movement
Peppermint, who first made her impact in Season 9 of Drag Race, has since evolved into one of the community’s boldest voices. And not just because of her high notes. She’s been on the front lines of the fight for trans equality, using her platform to speak out when it mattered most. But behind the glamour and grit lies a story many never saw — until now.
“Trans issues are in the zeitgeist, yet our full humanity is so often left out of the conversation,” Peppermint shared. “This film aims to offer something different — something more honest and personal.” And if anyone can do justice to that kind of honesty, it’s a trans team led by Elliot Page and Bob the Drag Queen. This is what representation should look like — trans stories told by trans creators.
The film is set to premiere at Frameline49 in San Francisco on June 26, and trust — it’s going to be the kind of event that changes the temperature of the room. The kind that says, yes, trans women are artists, leaders, icons — and worthy of being centered, not sidelined.
For the LGBTQ+ Community, This Is Bigger Than a Movie
While the documentary offers a personal lens into Peppermint’s life, it also marks a cultural moment: a shift in who gets to tell our stories. For young trans folks watching, it’s more than inspiration. It’s proof that resilience, talent, and truth-telling can break through even the loudest static of hate and erasure.
Peppermint’s life is a mirror and a megaphone for a community still fighting for basic rights. This isn’t just her story — it’s a testament to every trans person who’s been told no and still chose to slay.
Lights, camera, revolution.