The Queen

A vibrant piece of queer history.

6.2
19681h 8m

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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Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: The Queen (1968) – Official Re-Release Trailer

The Queen (1968) – Official Re-Release Trailer

Thumbnail for video: Crystal LaBeija's epic read from The Queen (1968) – "I have a RIGHT to show my color, darling!"

Crystal LaBeija's epic read from The Queen (1968) – "I have a RIGHT to show my color, darling!"

Cast

Photo of Mario Montez

Mario Montez

Self - Singer

Photo of Crystal LaBeija

Crystal LaBeija

Self - Competitor

Photo of Rachel Harlow

Rachel Harlow

Self - Competitor

Photo of Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

Self - Jury Member

Photo of Edie Sedgwick

Edie Sedgwick

Self - Jury Member

Photo of Jim Dine

Jim Dine

Self - Jury Member

Photo of Bruce Jay Friedman

Bruce Jay Friedman

Self - Jury Member

Photo of Terry Southern

Terry Southern

Self - Jury Member

Photo of Jerry Leiber

Jerry Leiber

Self - Jury Member

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