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The Queen (1968)

NR · 1968-06-17 · 1h 8m · EN
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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.

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Jack DoroshowJack DoroshowFlawless SabrinaBernard GiquelBernard GiquelInterviewerMario MontezMario MontezSelf - SingerCrystal LaBeijaCrystal LaBeijaSelf - CompetitorRachel HarlowRachel HarlowSelf - CompetitorAndy WarholAndy WarholSelf - Jury MemberEdie SedgwickEdie SedgwickSelf - Jury MemberJim DineJim DineSelf - Jury MemberBruce Jay FriedmanBruce Jay FriedmanSelf - Jury MemberLarry RiversLarry RiversSelf - Jury MemberTerry SouthernTerry SouthernSelf - Jury MemberJerry LeiberJerry LeiberSelf - Jury Member

Keywords

DragDrag queenBeauty pageantFemale impersonator

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityDrag · Drag Queen · Beauty PageantPacingShortDirector preference480628Actor preference251453 · 271838 · 136208Country preferenceUs

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What is The Queen about?

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.

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The Queen has a runtime of 68 minutes.

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