The Beauty President (2021)

The Beauty President (2021) poster

In 1992, at the height of the AIDS pandemic, activist Terence Alan Smith made a historic bid for president of the United States as his drag queen persona Joan Jett Blakk. Today, Smith reflects back on his seminal civil rights campaign and its place in American history.

Director: Whitney Skauge
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Khamani Hagood
Cinematography: Haley Watson
Editing: Whitney Skauge
Production: Breakwater Studios, Hillman Grad Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

presidential election, drag queen, presidential candidate, lgbt activist, black lgbt, queer activism, hiv/aids epidemic, short film, gay rights, presidential race, documentary short

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Beauty President about?
In 1992, at the height of the AIDS pandemic, activist Terence Alan Smith made a historic bid for president of the United States as his drag queen persona Joan Jett Blakk. Today, Smith reflects back on his seminal civil rights campaign and its place in American history.
Who directed The Beauty President?
The Beauty President was directed by Whitney Skauge.
Who stars in The Beauty President?
The Beauty President stars Terence Alan Smith.
How long is The Beauty President?
The Beauty President has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is The Beauty President?
The Beauty President is a Documentary film.
Where was The Beauty President produced?
The Beauty President was produced in United States of America.