The Queen(1968)

A vibrant piece of queer history.

64

1h 8m

  • 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.

Cast

  • 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

  • Terry Southern

    Terry Southern

    Self - Jury Member

  • Jerry Leiber

    Jerry Leiber

    Self - Jury Member

  • Jackie Curtis

    Jackie Curtis

    Self

  • Mary Ellen Mark

    Mary Ellen Mark

    Self

  • George Plimpton

    George Plimpton

    Self

  • View More

    Status

    Released (Jun 17, 1968)

    Recommendations

    • The Borrowers

      The Borrowers

    • Hannah Gadsby: Nanette

      Hannah Gadsby: Nanette

    • Coneheads

      Coneheads

    • La Région Centrale

      La Région Centrale

    • Color Adjustment

      Color Adjustment

    • Wild and Woolly Hare

      Wild and Woolly Hare