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The Beauty President

202110mWhitney Skauge

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In 1992, at the height of the AIDS pandemic, activist Terence Alan Smith made a historic bid for president of the United States as his drag queen persona Joan Jett Blakk. Today, Smith reflects back on his seminal civil rights campaign and its place in American history.

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Presidential ElectionDrag QueenPresidential CandidateLgbt ActivistBlack LgbtQueer ActivismHiv/aids EpidemicShort FilmGay RightsPresidential Race

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What is The Beauty President (2021) about?

In 1992, at the height of the AIDS pandemic, activist Terence Alan Smith made a historic bid for president of the United States as his drag queen persona Joan Jett Blakk. Today, Smith reflects back on his seminal civil rights campaign and its place in American history.

Who stars in The Beauty President?

The Beauty President stars Terence Alan Smith (Self). The film was directed by Whitney Skauge.

How long is The Beauty President?

The Beauty President has a runtime of 10 min and premiered in 2021.

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