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The Queen

The Queen

# A vibrant piece of queer history.
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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1968-06-17
⌚ Running Time: 68 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.4

Beloved Cast

Jack Doroshow original image
Flawless Sabrina
Jack Doroshow
Bernard Giquel original image
Interviewer
Bernard Giquel
Mario Montez original image
Self - Singer
Mario Montez
Crystal LaBeija original image
Self - Competitor
Crystal LaBeija
Rachel Harlow original image
Self - Competitor
Rachel Harlow
Andy Warhol original image
Self - Jury Member
Andy Warhol
Edie Sedgwick original image
Self - Jury Member
Edie Sedgwick
Jim Dine original image
Self - Jury Member
Jim Dine
Bruce Jay Friedman original image
Self - Jury Member
Bruce Jay Friedman
Larry Rivers original image
Self - Jury Member
Larry Rivers
Terry Southern original image
Self - Jury Member
Terry Southern
Jerry Leiber original image
Self - Jury Member
Jerry Leiber
Jackie Curtis original image
Self
Jackie Curtis
Pepper LaBeija original image
Self
Pepper LaBeija
Dorian Corey original image
Self
Dorian Corey
Jill Krementz original image
Self
Jill Krementz
Mary Ellen Mark original image
Self
Mary Ellen Mark
George Plimpton original image
Self
George Plimpton

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