Review of Pageant (2008) by Ross B — 01 Jul 2010

Very well done documentary portraying the inner workings of a drag queen pageant.

This review of Pageant (2008) was written by Ross B on 01 Jul 2010.

Pageant has generally received positive reviews.

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Ahhh, I love a good documentary. 50 drag queens under the same roof? In a competition? Some spending as much as $60,000 to compete…

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By Jennifer S (930) on 28 Mar 2010

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By Jennifer O (117) on 10 Mar 2010

Super Documentary. I loved it. It made me appreciate my Drag Queen friends so much more…

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By Donnell M (3) on 12 Dec 2009

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By Phillip D (566) on 16 Nov 2014

Illuminating -- not just the kitsch one might expect. A worthwhile exploration of the people who compete in drag beauty contests…

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By Jessica F (305) on 21 Jan 2010

A rare and insightful look into the process endured regularly by female impersonators…

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By Mariana A (124) on 02 Dec 2010

Not only terribly interesting at face value, but also made my respect for BOTH female and male pageant contestants rise, as I imagine it's…

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I remember all the sweat and tears I shed back in the day over pageants. Not to mention the many times I lost before finally being crowned…

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Mildly interesting look behind the scenes at the Miss Gay America pageant…

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