The Queen

1h 8min

Documentary

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.

Production Companies

Vineyard Film

MDH

Si Litvinoff Film Production

Cast

Jack Doroshow

Jack Doroshow

Flawless Sabrina
Bernard Giquel

Bernard Giquel

Interviewer
Mario Montez

Mario Montez

Self - Singer
Crystal LaBeija

Crystal LaBeija

Self - Competitor
Rachel Harlow

Rachel Harlow

Self - Competitor
Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

Self - Jury Member
Edie Sedgwick

Edie Sedgwick

Self - Jury Member
Jim Dine

Jim Dine

Self - Jury Member
Bruce Jay Friedman

Bruce Jay Friedman

Self - Jury Member
Larry Rivers

Larry Rivers

Self - Jury Member
Terry Southern

Terry Southern

Self - Jury Member
Jerry Leiber

Jerry Leiber

Self - Jury Member

Release date

17th Jun 1968

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English