King Ester
This is the story of Ester, a trans woman struggling to find her path in New Orleans during the week before Hurricane Katrina. In the face of an evacuation order, she is forced to make a choice that will impact her future forever. Will she get out on time?
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Ep 1It's Me, Ester
After Ester realizes she doesn't have enough money to get into her talent expo, she chooses to go return to her life of survival sex work to fund her dream.
Ep 2Girl Talk
The divide between Ester and her twin sister Ruth deepens over the care of their mother, as Ester questions her own womanhood.
Ep 3Insurance
Ester faces a challenging audition and learns she may have more to offer.
Ep 4King Mutha*@#$ Ester
Once Ester secures enough money to enter the talent expo, a hurricane begins forming in the Gulf - threatening the event and city.
Ep 5Champagne
An unexpected date turns into a life-affirming experience for Ester.
Ep 6Stay. Leave.
As a voluntary evacuation is issued in New Orleans, Ester and her family consider whether to stay or leave.
