The Queen

The Queen

3.2 |
1h 8min

Released

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.
The Queen

Story

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.

Directors

Frank Simon, Frank Simon, Alfons Schilling,

Writers

Tags

A vibrant piece of queer history.

You may like

Coneheads

Coneheads

2.7 / 5

movie

The Borrowers

The Borrowers

3.0 / 5

movie

Hannah Gadsby: Nanette

Hannah Gadsby: Nanette

4.0 / 5

movie

Street of Shame

Street of Shame

3.9 / 5

movie

Color Adjustment

Color Adjustment

3.5 / 5

movie

Warrendale

Warrendale

3.6 / 5

movie

La Région Centrale

La Région Centrale

3.5 / 5

movie

Thelma & Louise

Thelma & Louise

3.8 / 5

movie

Elvis

Elvis

3.7 / 5

movie

Joker

Joker

4.1 / 5

movie

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

4.4 / 5

movie

Inception

Inception

4.2 / 5

movie

Parasite

Parasite

4.3 / 5

movie

The Godfather

The Godfather

4.3 / 5

movie

It

It

3.6 / 5

movie

The Shining

The Shining

4.1 / 5

movie

Logan Lucky

Logan Lucky

3.4 / 5

movie

Bullet Train

Bullet Train

3.7 / 5

movie

12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave

4.0 / 5

movie

The Wolf of Wall Street

The Wolf of Wall Street

4.0 / 5

movie