The Queens (2019)
Overview
This documentary chronicles over two years in the heels of four of the world’s most famous drag queens including former RuPaul’s Drag Race winners Jinkx Monsoon and Sharon Needles, former All Stars champion Alaska Thunderf*ck and season 7 and All Stars 2 contestant Katya Zamolodchikova. From performing across world stages to winning (and losing) Drag Race or dealing with major tragedies, The Queens lifts the lace front, giving an insight into one of the most fascinating and quickly ascending entertainment artforms.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.504 |
Directed By
Adrienne Gruben
Crew
Adrienne Gruben
David Charpentier
Benjamin Shearn
Adrienne Gruben
Jacob Slane
Jacob Slane
David Charpentier
Oriol Campi
Ahmed Delgado
Theresa Radka
Oliver Hallam
Doug Paterson
Alice Bearn
John Slocum
Leon Benzakien
Dermot Shane
Mitche Espe
Alejandro Lopez Velarde
Francesco Molteni
Liz Toonkel
Vivek Basail Haro
Marcus Yasui
Pablo Guillermo Rodriguez
TOP CAST
Alaska Thunderfuck
Self
Jinkx Monsoon
Self
Katya Zamolodchikova
Self
Sharon Needles
Self
Joshua Allan Eads
Self
Manila Luzon
Self
Michelle Visage
Self
Jaremi Carey
Self / Phi Phi O'Hara
Major Scales
Self
Violet Chachki
Self
Jiggly Caliente
Self
Bob the Drag Queen
Self
Courtney Act
Self
Ivy Winters
Self
RuPaul
Self
Willam Belli
Self
Trixie Mattel
Self
Thorgy Thor
Self
Becca Sweitzer
Self - Choreographer
Isaiah Alexander
Self - Dancer
Richard JMV Scheiffer
Self - Dancer
Michael Munday
Self - Dancer
Mike Munich
Self - Dancer
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