Crystal LaBeija

Crystal LaBeija

Muerte : 1982-12-31

Historia

Crystal LaBeija (? - 1982), originally known as Crystal LaAsia, was a Manhattan drag queen who founded the House of LaBeija in 1977. The House of LaBeija is often credited as having started 'house' culture for drag queens. After Crystal's death from liver failure in 1982, Pepper LaBeija became the second 'mother' of The House of LaBeija. Kia LaBeija is the current 'mother' of the House of LaBeija. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Perfil

Crystal LaBeija
Crystal LaBeija

Películas

PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation
PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation
Self (archive footage)
It’s the resilience and love that keeps this community marching to the beat of its own drum; each generation redefining what it means to be queer and to be seen.
Disclosure
Disclosure
Self (archive footage)
Una investigación sobre cómo las legendarias historias de Hollywood han influido profundamente en cómo se sienten los estadounidenses sobre las personas transgénero y cómo se les ha enseñado a las personas transgénero a sentirse sobre sí mismas.
God Save the Queens
God Save the Queens
Creative documentary on the drag queen movement and its origins in Paris, New York and Madrid.
The Queen
The Queen
Self - Competitor
In 1967, New York City is host to the Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant. This documentary takes a look behind the scenes, transporting the viewer into rehearsals and dressing rooms as the drag queen subculture prepares for this big national beauty contest. Jack/Sabrina is the mistress of ceremonies, and their protégé, Miss Harlow, is in the competition. But, as the pageant approaches, the glamorous contestants veer from camaraderie to tension.