Pageant


1h 35m 2008

Brief Synopsis

52 ordinary gentlemen go to extraordinary lengths in order to be crowned the 34th Miss Gay America®. This contest is about the art of illusion, so hormones and surgical body enhancements are forbidden. 5 of the most talented and beautiful female impersonators prepare to dominate in this underground

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Illusion Arts, Inc.
Distribution Company
Illusion Arts, Inc.

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

52 ordinary gentlemen go to extraordinary lengths in order to be crowned the 34th Miss Gay America®. This contest is about the art of illusion, so hormones and surgical body enhancements are forbidden. 5 of the most talented and beautiful female impersonators prepare to dominate in this underground competition. Hear from the men as well as from those in their entourage: husbands, mothers, sons, and little brothers. Everybody has a dream; these men are making theirs a reality.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Illusion Arts, Inc.
Distribution Company
Illusion Arts, Inc.

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2008 San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.

Released in United States Winter December 26, 2008

Released in United States on Video October 20, 2009

Released in United States January 2008

Released in United States June 2008

Shown at Slamdance Film Festival (Documentary Competition) January 17-25, 2008.

Shown at Edinburgh International Film Festival (Document) June 18-29, 2008.

Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (Documentary) June 19-29, 2008.

Released in United States Winter December 26, 2008 (NY)

Released in United States on Video October 20, 2009

Released in United States January 2008 (Shown at Slamdance Film Festival (Documentary Competition) January 17-25, 2008.)

Released in United States June 2008 (Shown at Edinburgh International Film Festival (Document) June 18-29, 2008.)

Released in United States June 2008 (Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (Documentary) June 19-29, 2008.)