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.
Acting
Crystal LaBeija's unhinged monologue — the original reality TV villain origin story.
Direction
Frank Simon's fly-on-wall access captures unguarded magic.
Director
Frank Simon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This documentary predates Paris Is Burning by 22 years and essentially invented the 'competition documentary' format later perfected by Drag Race.
US
