The Queen (1968)

  • NR
  • 06/17/1968 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 8m

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.

Frank Simon

Director

Cast

Jack Doroshow's headshot

Jack Doroshow

Flawless Sabrina
Bernard Giquel's headshot

Bernard Giquel

Interviewer
Mario Montez's headshot

Mario Montez

Self - Singer
Crystal LaBeija's headshot

Crystal LaBeija

Self - Competitor
Rachel Harlow's headshot

Rachel Harlow

Self - Competitor
Andy Warhol's headshot

Andy Warhol

Self - Jury Member
Edie Sedgwick's headshot

Edie Sedgwick

Self - Jury Member
Jim Dine's headshot

Jim Dine

Self - Jury Member

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