The Queen

Name: The Queen
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1968-06-17
Duration: 4080 min
Rating: 6.3

6.3 1968 1h 8m United States of America

Documentary

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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About

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.

Details

Directors

Frank Simon

Cast

Jack Doroshow, Bernard Giquel, Mario Montez, Crystal LaBeija, Rachel Harlow, Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Jim Dine, Bruce Jay Friedman, Larry Rivers, Terry Southern, Jerry Leiber, Jackie Curtis, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey

Production

Vineyard Film, MDH, Si Litvinoff Film Production

Languages

English

Countries

United States of America