The Queen

A vibrant piece of queer history.

  • Rated 6.4 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1968
  • 1h 8m
  • 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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Director
Frank Simon
Starring
Jack Doroshow, Bernard Giquel, Mario Montez, Crystal LaBeija

Cast

  • Jack Doroshow

    Flawless Sabrina

  • Bernard Giquel

    Interviewer

  • Mario Montez

    Mario Montez

    Self - Singer

  • Crystal LaBeija

    Crystal LaBeija

    Self - Competitor

  • Rachel Harlow

    Rachel Harlow

    Self - Competitor

  • Andy Warhol

    Andy Warhol

    Self - Jury Member

  • Edie Sedgwick

    Edie Sedgwick

    Self - Jury Member

  • Jim Dine

    Jim Dine

    Self - Jury Member

  • Bruce Jay Friedman

    Bruce Jay Friedman

    Self - Jury Member

  • Larry Rivers

    Self - Jury Member

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