Margaret Cho is The Narrator of the LGBTQIA+ Feature Film BEGET

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Continental Shoemakers announced that Emmy-nominated comedian and social activist Margaret Cho has joined the cast of its upcoming independent feature film, 'BEGET', as the narrator. The production company also named veteran industry executive Tijuana Ricks — recognized for her roles across Marvel’s Netflix television series — as a producer on the project.

Written and directed by filmmaker John Tedeschi, the film challenges foundational societal constructs by presenting an alternative, inclusive creation story told in parables.

Elevating the Narrative

The addition of Cho and Ricks infuses the independent project with major industry experience and a shared commitment to intersectional storytelling:

• Margaret Cho (The Narrator): A trailblazing comic and actress, Cho is widely celebrated for her humanitarian and political advocacy on behalf of anti-racism, anti-bullying and LGBTQ+ equal rights. Her distinctive voice will provide the foundational framing for the film’s parabolic timelines.
• Tijuana Ricks (Producer): An alumna of the Yale School of Drama, Ricks brings a deep pedigree in both performance and behind-the-scenes leadership. She is widely known to audiences for her recurring portrayal of reporter Thembi Wallace across multiple Marvel properties, including 'Luke Cage', 'Iron Fist' and 'Jessica Jones'.

A Reimagined Origin Story

'BEGET' unfolds through a sequence of vivid vignettes and cinematic portraits, anchored by Cho’s narration. The narrative chronicles an original design by The Four Gods, who create a female couple, Stephanie and Eve, and a male couple, Dana and Adam, to populate the world through queer reproduction.

Centuries later, the introduction of a shape-shifting entity named Jake Prentes disrupts this harmonious design, pushing humanity toward a fractured existence. The plot follows generations of descendants, including the prophet Jesse and his partner Murray, as they navigate an evolving society and strive to return to the original plan where all love and creation are validated.

Production Team Expansion

Produced by The Continental Shoemakers, the project aligns with the company’s core mission to create edifying, thought-provoking independent cinema that fosters empathy and drives cultural progress.

“I thought about the millennia we have been conditioned to accept Queer, BIPOC and Women as less than, and secondary,” Tedeschi said. “'BEGET' turns back time and starts at the Old Testament biblical beginning to make creation equal and queer.”

'BEGET' is beginning its festival-circuit run and will have a theatrical release soon.

About The Continental Shoemakers: The Continental Shoemakers are an independent film production company dedicated to creating sensory-driven narratives. Founded by John Tedeschi, the collective brings together artisans across art, creative writing, theater, opera, fashion and film to produce works that promote human equality and equity and challenge social conditioning.