The Queen (1968)
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A vibrant piece of queer history.
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.
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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
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Keywords
- drag queen
- beauty contest
- drag
- female impersonator
- queer history
- beauty pageant
- new york