Carlotta

This Australian drama follows the life of a working-class youth from Balmain who transitions to become Carol Spencer. Known by the stage name Carlotta, she rises from a childhood of feeling different from her peers to become a prominent figure in the nightlife of Kings Cross and a television personality. The story tracks her journey from leaving home as a teenager to finding community and fame within the world of cabaret.

The television movie was directed by Samantha Lang and written by David Hannam. Jessica Marais stars in the lead role of Carol, supported by a cast that includes Anita Hegh, Eamon Farren, Andrew Lees, Socratis Otto, and Alex Dimitriades. Produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Screen NSW, and Story Ark Productions, the film has a runtime of 91 minutes.

Viewer reception is mixed across different platforms. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 7.2/10 based on 412 votes, while it has a lower score of 4.7/10 on TMDB from 11 votes.