Movie
The Beauty President
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Beauty President was released digitally October 26, 2021. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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More about The Beauty President
Cast
Terence Alan SmithSelfCredits
- Directed by
- Whitney Skauge
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
Breakwater StudiosUnited States
Hillman Grad ProductionsUnited States