"The Queens" Film Clip #3: Reflections from Miss Continental 1985 Maya Douglas

Описание: "The Queens" Film Clip #3: Reflections from Miss Continental 1985 Maya Douglas
 
The acclaimed feature-length documentary, "The Queens," is now available for streaming rentals and downloads on our website! Visit: (www.thereporters.org)!

Here's one of five clips from the film that we've posted, to give you an idea of what it's all about.
 
Part documentary classic "Paris is Burning," part current FX hit drama "Pose," part reality show phenom "RuPaul’s Drag Race" and part traditional beauty pageant like Miss America, "The Queens" explores the transgender subculture of competitive female impersonation. Along the way, this feature-length documentary delves into the rich history of Chicago’s iconic female illusion show lounge, The Baton (now celebrating its 50th anniversary), and the club's legendary offspring, the Miss Continental beauty pageant (an annual competition that has drawn transgender contestants from around the globe since 1980). The entertainers immersed in this fascinating close-knit community share the highs and lows of their lives as they compete for the coveted crown.
 
The Critics Are Raving:
 
“'The Queens' is a joy ride, presented with gritty vibrancy, showbiz pizzazz and erotic splendor...this documentary entertains, informs, and ignites the imagination. The lines between male and female are sculpted into new forms...we witness artists in process with purpose. They glory in the unfolding transformation, sometimes at great sacrifice and expense.” --John Townsend/Lavender Magazine (Minneapolis)
 
"I was mesmerized by 'The Queens.' I gained so much insight into the lives of these performers as they shared their deeply personal and sometimes not-so-flattering stories.” --Ellen Miller/Co-Host of "Out Chicago" on WCPT 820 AM
 
“A solid story in terms of trans hardships and acceptance” -- Alex Nagy/Philadelphia Weekly
 
"There are clips from almost 40 years of pageants and interviews with contestants...a lot of good material" –Steve Warren/Georgia Voice
 
“A fascinating, very complex subject...a really important opportunity for people in this subculture to present themselves to the world.” – Conrad Browne/Joy 94.9 (Melbourne, Australia)
 
“Some people see these performers all dressed up and might dismiss them as frivolous but 'The Queens' also brings fabulous historical context to subjects like violence against trans women, addiction, sex work and HIV/AIDS.” --Scott Duff/Co-Host of "Out Chicago" on WCPT 820

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