I Am the Queen

I Am the Queen

2011
1h 15m
4.6

4.6/10

5 votes • View on IMDb

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

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Equipo Films Cinema Libre Studio
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English Spanish

Quick Facts

Release Date February 18, 2011
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt1787973

Cast

Ginger Valdez
Ginger Valdez

Self

Julissa Ortiz
Julissa Ortiz

Self

Jolizza Colon
Jolizza Colon

Self

Bianca Feliciano
Bianca Feliciano

Self

Jade Sotomayor
Jade Sotomayor

Self

Key Crew

Josue Pellot
Producer
Henrique Cirne-Lima
Producer
Josue Pellot
Director
Henrique Cirne-Lima
Director