Time Warp

50 years after The Rocky Horror Picture Show first premiered, Time Warp explores the film’s enduring cultural impact and its ongoing significance for new generations seeking identity, freedom of expression, and queer visibility. Set in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the documentary follows Kenny Starling, a young artist who opens a small drag and queer performance space in a conservative rural town. Their first production—a shadow-cast staging of The Rocky Horror Picture Show—becomes a focal point for questions of community, acceptance, and resistance. As the group of performers—diverse in age, background, and identity—come together, they navigate personal transformation while also confronting external pressures, including local opposition and broader cultural tensions surrounding LGBTQIA+ rights. Through rehearsal, performance, and daily life, the film observes how art becomes a space for connection, visibility, and resilience.