The Queen (1968)
A vibrant piece of queer history.
1968 · NR · 1h 8m · Documentary
Genres: 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.
Director: Frank Simon
Cinematography: Robert Elfstrom, Frank Simon
Editor: Geraldine Fabrikant, Fred Shore
Cast
Jack Doroshow as Flawless SabrinaBernard Giquel as InterviewerMario Montez as Self - SingerCrystal LaBeija as Self - CompetitorRachel Harlow as Self - CompetitorAndy Warhol as Self - Jury MemberEdie Sedgwick as Self - Jury MemberJim Dine as Self - Jury MemberBruce Jay Friedman as Self - Jury MemberLarry Rivers as Self - Jury MemberTerry Southern as Self - Jury MemberJerry Leiber as Self - Jury MemberMore like this
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