The Queen
Watch TrailerIn 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1968 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Frank Simon |
| Runtime | 68 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (32 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Frank Simon constructs an intimate vérité observation, relying on stark black-and-white cinematography to contrast stage glamour with backstage humanity. The film explores a world of performance and identity long before mainstream acceptance, capturing both glitter and grit.
What lingers after the final crown is awarded is a poignant, timeless quest for dignity and community behind the sequins. It’s a raw, foundational document of queer visibility. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Frank Simon
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Watch attentively in a quiet setting to appreciate its historical intimacy and candid emotion.
🎭 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
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