1968NR· 68 min
The Queen
A vibrant piece of queer history.
Documentary
6.2 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
In 1967, New York City is host to the Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant. This documentary takes a look behind the scenes, transporting the viewer into rehearsals and dressing rooms as the drag queen subculture prepares for this big national beauty contest. Jack/Sabrina is the mistress of ceremonies, and their protégé, Miss Harlow, is in the competition. But, as the pageant approaches, the glamorous contestants veer from camaraderie to tension.
Director: Frank Simon
Cast: Jack Doroshow, Bernard Giquel, Mario Montez, Crystal LaBeija, Rachel Harlow
Tags
documentarydrag queengender bendingGENDER-BENDINGgender identitylgbtLGBTQ+pageanttransgender
