The Beauty President (2021)

03/20/2021 (US) • Documentary • 10m

Overview

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.

The Beauty President (2021)

03/20/2021 (US) • 10m

Documentary

Overview

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.

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Terence Alan Smith

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

presidential election

drag queen

presidential candidate

lgbt activist

black lgbt

queer activism

hiv/aids epidemic

short film

gay rights

presidential race

documentary short

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