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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Ginger Valdez, Julissa Ortiz, Jolizza Colon, Bianca Feliciano, Jade Sotomayor
Crew: Henrique Cirne-Lima (Director of Photography), Henrique Cirne-Lima (Editor), Henrique Cirne-Lima (Producer), Josue Pellot (Producer), Henrique Cirne-Lima (Director), Josue Pellot (Director)
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Studio: Equipo Films, Cinema Libre Studio
Runtime: 75 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Feb 18, 2011
IMDb: 5.5
