I Am the Queen
“A queen is more than her gowns, crowns and pronouns.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henrique Cirne-Lima, Josue Pellot
- Original Title
- I Am the Queen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Equipo Films, Cinema Libre Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henrique Cirne-Lima, Josue Pellot
Henrique Cirne-Lima
Henrique Cirne-Lima
Henrique Cirne-Lima, Josue Pellot
Department Leadership Roster
Henrique Cirne-Lima
Director of Photography
Henrique Cirne-Lima
Editor
Henrique Cirne-Lima
Producer
Josue Pellot
Producer
Henrique Cirne-Lima
Director
Josue Pellot
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Am the Queen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Am the Queen about?
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.
Who directed I Am the Queen?
I Am the Queen was directed by Henrique Cirne-Lima, Josue Pellot.
Who stars in I Am the Queen?
The principal cast of I Am the Queen includes Ginger Valdez, Julissa Ortiz, Jolizza Colon, Bianca Feliciano, Jade Sotomayor.
When was I Am the Queen released and how long is it?
I Am the Queen was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.