The Beauty President
Synopsis
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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THE BEAUTY PRESIDENT (Short) - Trailer - Frameline45Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 26, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Whitney Skauge
- Original Score
- Khamani Hagood
- Original Title
- The Beauty President
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Breakwater Studios, Hillman Grad Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Whitney Skauge
Khamani Hagood
Haley Watson
Whitney Skauge
Abby Lynn Kang Davis, Dawn O'Keeffe, Caley Shannon, Ben Proudfoot, Lena Waithe
Department Leadership Roster
Haley Watson
Director of Photography
Caley Shannon
Producer
Whitney Skauge
Editor
Khamani Hagood
Original Music Composer
Whitney Skauge
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beauty President
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What is The Beauty President about?
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.
Who directed The Beauty President?
The Beauty President was directed by Whitney Skauge.
Who stars in The Beauty President?
The principal cast of The Beauty President includes Terence Alan Smith.
When was The Beauty President released and how long is it?
The Beauty President was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beauty President?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beauty President was composed by Khamani Hagood.