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I Am the Queen

2011

A queen is more than her gowns, crowns and pronouns.

Overview

In Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, the Vida/Sida Cacica Pageant brings together members of the Puerto Rican community to celebrate its transgender participants. I Am The Queen follows Bianca, Julissa and Jolizza as they prepare for the pageant under the guidance of Ginger Valdez, an experienced transgender from the neighborhood. These trans women share stories of their transition, their relatives’ varying reactions, and how they find support from within the community. Family dynamics, cultural heritage, and personal identity all play a part in how the contestants face the daily struggle that comes from being true to themselves.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
February 18, 2011
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English, Spanish
Countries
United States of America
Cinematography
Henrique Cirne-Lima
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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