The Queen
A vibrant piece of queer history.
1968 · 1h 8m · Not Rated
Documentary
Directed by
Frank Simon
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The Queen
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.
Director and cast
- Frank Simon Director
- Jack Doroshow as Flawless Sabrina
- Bernard Giquel as Interviewer
- Mario Montez as Self - Singer
- Crystal LaBeija as Self - Competitor
- Rachel Harlow as Self - Competitor
- Andy Warhol as Self - Jury Member
- Edie Sedgwick as Self - Jury Member
- Jim Dine as Self - Jury Member
- Bruce Jay Friedman as Self - Jury Member
- Larry Rivers as Self - Jury Member
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