Battle for the Tiara (1998)
In California, preparations are underway for the tenth annual Battle for the Tiara, “the Miss America Pageant with eight guys.” It started in a living room in West Hollywood and is now a 1200-seater sell-out. This documentary chronicles the history of the outrageous spectacle and its creators, in particular performer/writer Alexis Pittman, who sero-converted in 1987 and credits the show with keeping him alive.
Directors: Charley Lang, Eric Schiff.
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Alexis Pittman as Self |
| Directing | Charley Lang | Director |
| Directing | Eric Schiff | Director |
| Production | Charley Lang | Producer |
| Production | Eric Schiff | Producer |
| Camera | Harry Hall | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Bill Holslag | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Billy Kane | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Charley Lang | Camera Operator |
| Editing | Lori Szybist | Editor |
| Editing | Scott Powell | Additional Editing |