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The Queen (1968)

The Queen (1968)

Documentary

A vibrant piece of queer history.

Release Date: 1968, June 17
Directors: Frank Simon
Countries: United States of America
Production: Vineyard Film, MDH, Si Litvinoff Film Production
Cast: Jim Dine, George Plimpton, Jackie Curtis, Jack Doroshow, Crystal LaBeija, Pepper LaBeija, Edie Sedgwick, Mario Montez, Jerry Leiber, Larry Rivers, Dorian Corey, Rachel Harlow

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

new york city drag queen female impersonator beauty contest drag queer history beauty pageant