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- ↑ Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, "Beyond New Romantic: Documentary Filmmaker Kevin Hegge on Tramps! and London’s Subcultural History". Film International , April 8, 2023.
- ↑ Matt Thomas, "When queer punk exploded". Xtra Magazine , November 7, 2012.
- ↑ "Margarita grabs audience award at Inside Out Festival". Playback , June 1, 2012.
- 1 2 Pat Mullen, "Tramps Director Kevin Hegge on Capturing an Era of Immortal Coolness". Point of View , May 26, 2022.
- 1 2 Rachel Ho, "'TRAMPS!' Celebrates and Mourns London's New Romantic Movement". Exclaim! , May 31, 2022.
- ↑ Naman Ramachandran, "Sundance Winner ‘Girl Picture,’ ‘Tramps!’ to Bookend In-Person BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival – Global Bulletin". Variety , February 11, 2022.
