The Queen
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1h 6m
Leaving February 1
Directed by Frank Simon | 68 mins | 1968
Welcome to the 1967 Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant, held at New York’s Town Hall! Simon’s essential document of queer history takes us backstage to rehearsals and dressing rooms at a drag competition organized by Flawless Sabrina, and judged by a panel including Andy Warhol and Larry Rivers.
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The Wild Pear Tree
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Three Monkeys
Leaving February 1
Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan | 105 mins | 2008
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Typhoon Club
Leaving February 9
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