I Am the Queen (2011)

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

Directed by Henrique Cirne-Lima1h 15mDocumentary

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.

Year

2011

Country

Language

English

Release date

18 February 2011

TMDB

4.6 (5)

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