The documentary features several prominent drag figures, many of whom have since appeared in other media like RuPaul's Drag Race : Alyssa Edwards Carl Glorioso Robert Martin David Lowman Tony Brewer Where to Watch
It garnered 10 film festival awards and was later broadcast on the Sundance Channel . Key Competition Categories The Pageant (2008)
Judged on the "believability of the illusion," including hair, makeup, jewelry, and the fit of the gown. The film follows five contestants as they compete
(2008) is a documentary film directed by Ron Davis and Stewart Halpern that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the 34th Miss Gay America Contest . The film follows five contestants as they compete against 47 other men in Memphis, Tennessee, for the title of "America's queen supreme". Film Overview Release Date: December 26, 2008 (Limited). Runtime: Approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes. The film highlights the rigorous standards of the
The film highlights the rigorous standards of the Miss Gay America Pageant, which includes several judged categories:
The documentary explores the intense preparation and universal desire for recognition within the world of professional female impersonation.