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Queen of New York

“Welcome to a different kind of drag race.”

★ 9.0(1)20231h 20m

Documentary Comedy

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Queen of New York is streaming on Philo in United States. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Emma Fidel
Release date: 2023-10-16
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Digital Harvest Media

About Queen of New York

Queen of New York is a 2023 movie in the Documentary and Comedy genres, directed by Emma Fidel, starring Marti Gould Cummings, Billy Porter and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Queen of New York in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Welcome to a different kind of drag race! As NYC emerges from the chaos of 2020, Marti Cummings (they/them), an audacious and big-hearted drag queen, goes all out in a historic bid to become a City Councilperson. It’s one of the most hotly contested Council races in years, and Marti’s strongest competitor is Shaun Abreu, a tenants’ lawyer with deep roots in the district’s Latinx community. As these first-timers race to do the most good for their Upper Manhattan neighbors, they offer very different visions for Democratic politics – one in a suit and tie, the other in combat boots and floral print. As this immersive documentary reveals, Marti’s passion inspires queer activists and allies to change the political system. Their campaign becomes a community of its own, especially for Marti’s non-binary peers who have never before seen themselves represented.