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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1968-06-17
Runtime:
1h 8m
Director:
Frank Simon
Writer:
Unknown
Top Cast
Jack Doroshow
Flawless Sabrina
Bernard Giquel
Interviewer
Mario Montez
Self - Singer
Crystal LaBeija
Self - Competitor
Rachel Harlow
Self - Competitor
Andy Warhol
Self - Jury Member
Edie Sedgwick
Self - Jury Member
Jim Dine
Self - Jury Member
Bruce Jay Friedman
Self - Jury Member
Larry Rivers
Self - Jury Member
Terry Southern
Self - Jury Member
Jerry Leiber
Self - Jury Member
Official Videos
Crystal LaBeija's epic read from The Queen (1968) – "I have a RIGHT to show my color, darling!"
The Queen (1968) – Official Re-Release Trailer
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