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A vibrant piece of queer history. - The Queen
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Title: The Queen

Release Date: 17 Jun 1968

Runtime: 1h 8m

Genre: Documentary

Director: Vineyard Film, MDH, Si Litvinoff Film Production

Production Companies: Vineyard Film, MDH, Si Litvinoff Film Production

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.4 (28 votes)

Cast

  • Flawless Sabrina: Jack Doroshow
  • Interviewer: Bernard Giquel
  • Self - Singer: Mario Montez
  • Self - Competitor: Crystal LaBeija
  • Self - Competitor: Rachel Harlow
  • Self - Jury Member: Andy Warhol
  • Self - Jury Member: Edie Sedgwick
  • Self - Jury Member: Jim Dine
  • Self - Jury Member: Bruce Jay Friedman
  • Self - Jury Member: Larry Rivers
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