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We're Here
Stephen Warren · Series · 2020
If you loved We're Here, you crave the radical, transformative power of self-expression when it challenges social norms and builds community.
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Books on the same thread
The House of Hidden Meanings
RuPaul · Book
Explores: self-actualization, queer identity, fame and performance.
Just as We're Here uses drag to facilitate personal growth, RuPaul’s memoir explores the deep self-actualization and identity reclamation required to become an icon of queer performance history.
Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert
Bob the Drag Queen · Book
Explores: performance art, social commentary, identity reclamation.
Fans of We're Here will recognize the blend of performance art and social commentary as Bob the Drag Queen crafts a satirical narrative centered on identity and public perception.
Films on the same thread
Paris Is Burning
Jennie Livingston · Film · 1991
Explores: Found family, Intersectionality, Performative identity.
The documentary that defined the drag-ball scene shares the same spirit of found family and performative identity that makes the transformations in We're Here so deeply resonant and vital.
Work It
Laura Terruso · Film · 2020
Shares 2 threads with We're Here: Self-Discovery, Transformation.
The underdog journey of a misfit squad finding their voice through dance mirrors the emotional stakes of the drag transformations featured in each episode of We're Here.
The Greatest Showman
Michael Gracey · Film · 2017
Shares 2 threads with We're Here: Self-Discovery, Acceptance.
Like the participants in We're Here, the characters here seek acceptance through the spectacle of performance, proving that embracing one's true self is the ultimate act of courage.
The Truman Show
Peter Weir · Film · 1998
Explores: Existentialism, Reality vs. Illusion, Loss of Innocence.
Those drawn to the reality-bending nature of We're Here will appreciate this exploration of how media shapes our perception of life and the struggle to live authentically under scrutiny.
Podcasts on the same thread
We Can Do Hard Things
Treat Media and Glennon Doyle · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Vulnerability, Personal growth, Emotional support.
This podcast matches the raw vulnerability and focus on personal growth found in We're Here, offering a supportive space that encourages listeners to embrace their most authentic selves.
Queentuhan
Podcast
Shares a thread with We're Here: Community building.
If you valued the community building and advocacy work led by the queens in We're Here, this show offers a dedicated space for those same voices to spark essential dialogue.
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Common questions
Is We're Here based on a book?
Yes, there is a book titled We're Here published in 2023. While the television series We're Here began in 2020 and features drag performers training residents for local shows, the 2023 book serves as a companion to the source material and themes explored in the original program.
What is the premise of the TV show We're Here?
In the TV series We're Here, former RuPaul's Drag Race contestants travel to small towns across America. They recruit residents to participate in a one-night-only drag show, helping their drag daughters step outside of their comfort zones through professional training and mentorship in each episode.
Who appears as mentors in We're Here?
The mentors featured in the television series We're Here are former RuPaul's Drag Race contestants Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara, and Shangela Laquifa Wadley. They work together to prepare local participants for a drag performance by teaching them the skills necessary to step outside their comfort zones.
How does the format of We're Here work?
Each episode of We're Here focuses on a different small town. The hosts recruit local residents to serve as their drag daughters. The mentors provide training and guidance, culminating in a single one-night-only drag show that allows the participants to step outside of their comfort zones.