The Queen from Virginia: The Jackie Bong Wright Story (2006)

Spanning the course of one week, this documentary takes a behind-the-scenes look at Jackie's experience as she competes in this unique pageant. From the first rehearsal to the final coronation, the film reveals the strength and spirit of a woman who has rebuilt her life in America after surviving personal tragedies suffered from the Vietnam War. Jackie enters the pageant as the first Asian-American Ms. Virginia Senior America and the first Vietnamese-American to ever compete in the national pageant. With perspectives from family members, other contestants, and pageant organizers, this documentary also provides exclusive insight into the world of senior pageantry.