The Queen
1968, Film, 68 min, Documentary, English, United States, MoviePedia score 65
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.
Directed by Frank Simon
Cast
- Bernard Giquel as Self - Interviewer
- Jack Doroshow as Sabrina the MC
- Jim Dine as Self - Jury Member
- Rachel Harlow as Self - Harlow
- Bruce Jay Friedman as Self - Jury Member
- Jill Krementz as Self
- Jerry Leiber as Self - Jury Member
- Mary Ellen Mark as Self
- Mario Montez as Self
- George Plimpton as Self
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