The Queen
1968 · Movie · 1h 8m · NR
Documentary
"A vibrant piece of queer history."
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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metacritic
78/100
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
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Themes
new york citydrag queenbeauty contestdragfemale impersonatorqueer historybeauty pageant