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The Queen (1968)

Directed by Frank Simon

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.

Rated NR | Length 68 minutes

Actors

Jack Doroshow | Bernard Giquel | Mario Montez | Crystal LaBeija | Rachel Harlow | Andy Warhol | Edie Sedgwick | Jim Dine | Bruce Jay Friedman | Larry Rivers | Terry Southern | Jerry Leiber | Jackie Curtis | Pepper LaBeija | Dorian Corey | Jill Krementz | Mary Ellen Mark | George Plimpton