There are two things about this movie that are startling to discover. Firstly, Chiwetel Ejiofor looks amazing in drag. Secondly, this outrageous British-made comedy-drama is based on a true story. The film is about a shoe factory which is facing closure until Charlie - a narrow-minded and very straight factory owner - meets Ejiofor's drag queen Lola. Lola persuades him to start making specialist footwear for drag queens, and hilarity ensues.
Ejiofor plays the character with great relish, and we suspect he had a lot of fun both on camera and between takes in the role. Since the movie was released, it's gone on to be adapted as a musical and has visited Broadway. Sadly, Ejiofor has not yet so far been persuaded to return to the role. We'd love to hear him release his version of the movie's title track as a single.