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The Queen

NR1h 8m1968Frank Simon
IMDb: 7.2/10Rotten: 96%Metacritic: 78/100
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"A vibrant piece of queer history."

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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New York CityDrag QueenBeauty ContestDragFemale ImpersonatorQueer HistoryBeauty Pageant

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What is The Queen (1968) about?

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…

Who stars in The Queen?

The Queen stars Jack Doroshow (Flawless Sabrina), Bernard Giquel (Interviewer), Mario Montez (Self - Singer), Crystal LaBeija (Self - Competitor), Rachel Harlow (Self - Competitor). The film was directed by Frank Simon.

How long is The Queen?

The Queen has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1968. It is rated NR.

Is The Queen worth watching?

The Queen holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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