In Gotham City, where comedy has been outlawed, Joker the Harlequin, a painfully unfunny aspiring clown, grapples with her gender identity while attempting to join the city’s sole comedy program. Soon, Joker the Harlequin is on a collision course with the devious caped crusader controlling Gotham.

Taking copyrighted characters for a joyride, Vera Drew’s inventive take on the superhero film bounces between different visual styles, including dynamic animation and puppetry. Basking in the thrill of pastiche, this daring debut keenly expresses the trans experience through the lens of pop culture.