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The Queen (1968)

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A vibrant piece of queer history.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Frank Simon
  • Profile picture of Mario Montez
    Self - Singer Mario Montez
  • Profile picture of Crystal LaBeija
    Self - Competitor Crystal LaBeija
  • Profile picture of Rachel Harlow
    Self - Competitor Rachel Harlow
  • Profile picture of Andy Warhol
    Self - Jury Member Andy Warhol
  • Profile picture of Edie Sedgwick
    Self - Jury Member Edie Sedgwick
  • Profile picture of Jim Dine
    Self - Jury Member Jim Dine
  • Profile picture of Bruce Jay Friedman
    Self - Jury Member Bruce Jay Friedman
  • Profile picture of Terry Southern
    Self - Jury Member Terry Southern

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Keywords

  • drag queen
  • beauty contest
  • drag
  • female impersonator