This documentary is about a drag queen beauty pageant that happened in the late 1960s.
I had never heard of this film, and didn’t know what to expect. It’s raw footage over a few days leading up to the beauty pageant. A winner is crowned, and bedlam ensues.
This film is a snapshot in time in American history in the queer culture. It’s hard to remember that, at the time this film was made, being gay was illegal in the United States.
It’s a wonder that this film exists, and is available to watch today. Now on Netflix, three stars.
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