The Queen (1968), directed by François Simon, is an important documentary that focuses on the Miss All-America Camp Beauty Pageant, a drag queen contest held in New York in 1967. The film offers an intimate look into the lives, personalities, and struggles of the contestants. It explores performances, friendships, and the challenges faced in the face of social exclusion in detail. The documentary provides a vivid and realistic portrait of LGBTQ+ culture in the late 1960s, highlighting themes of self-expression, resilience, and community.
