At a tender age, Gloria discovered an old, tattered sequined gown hidden in the attic—a remnant of a glamorous relative who dared to dream.

That gown became a beacon of hope in Gideon’s bleak existence. Secretly, he would don the gown, prance around, and transform into the fabulous persona he longed to be—Gloria Hole.

But life, as cruel as it often is, had other plans. At 16, Gloria was outed and shunned by his community. With no acceptance or support, he fled to the big city, a place where he thought his spark might finally shine. Instead, he was met with the harsh realities of homelessness, exploitation, and the dark underbelly of show business.