The People's Joker

"The People's Joker" is a "queer" story set in the Batman universe, focusing on our main character, a clown struggling with gender identity. The Joker is portrayed here as a figure that society ostracizes, fails to understand, and thus fears. Our protagonist grapples with questions about gender identity and personal selfhood every day, while also having to fight against a superhero. This superhero represents a fascist regime, and we watch the Joker's efforts to topple this regime. The film provokes thought in viewers about both gender identity and society's oppressive systems. The film has drawn significant attention from the LGBTQ+ community, and it was appreciated for addressing these issues through a superhero movie. The film was shot in the United States.