The read
It runs a compact 1h 8m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic78/100
37 audience votes
Key crew
- Frank SimonDirector
Cast
- Jack DoroshowFlawless Sabrina
- Bernard GiquelInterviewer
- Mario MontezSelf - Singer
- Crystal LaBeijaSelf - Competitor
- Rachel HarlowSelf - Competitor
- Andy WarholSelf - Jury Member
- Edie SedgwickSelf - Jury Member
- Jim DineSelf - Jury Member
- Bruce Jay FriedmanSelf - Jury Member
- Larry RiversSelf - Jury Member
- Terry SouthernSelf - Jury Member
- Jerry LeiberSelf - Jury Member
Stills
Themes
new york citydrag queenbeauty contestdragfemale impersonatorqueer historybeauty pageant