The Queen
A vibrant piece of queer history.
6.4
37 votes
1968
1h 8m
Documentary
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.
Directed by Frank Simon
Top cast
J
Jack Doroshow
Flawless SabrinaB
Bernard Giquel
Interviewer
Mario Montez
Self - Singer
Crystal LaBeija
Self - Competitor
Rachel Harlow
Self - Competitor
Andy Warhol
Self - Jury Member
Edie Sedgwick
Self - Jury Member
Jim Dine
Self - Jury Member
Bruce Jay Friedman
Self - Jury MemberL
Larry Rivers
Self - Jury Member
Terry Southern
Self - Jury Member
Jerry Leiber
Self - Jury Member
Jackie Curtis
Self
Pepper LaBeija
Self
Dorian Corey
SelfJ
Jill Krementz
Self
Mary Ellen Mark
Self
George Plimpton
SelfDetails
Status
Released
Release date
June 17, 1968
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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