The Queen (1968) (NR)

synopsis

More than 40 years before RuPaul's Drag Race, this ground-breaking documentary about the 1967 Miss All-America Camp Beauty Pageant introduced audiences to the world of competitive drag. The film takes us backstage to kiki with the contestants as they rehearse, throw shade, and transform into their drag personas in the lead-up to the big event.

details

Documentary
1 hr. 8 min.
Opened June 28th, 2019

director

Frank Simon

writer

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synopsis

More than 40 years before RuPaul's Drag Race, this ground-breaking documentary about the 1967 Miss All-America Camp Beauty Pageant introduced audiences to the world of competitive drag. The film takes us backstage to kiki with the contestants as they rehearse, throw shade, and transform into their drag personas in the lead-up to the big event.

details

Documentary
1 hr. 8 min.
Opened June 28th, 2019

director

Frank Simon

writer