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201915 minPGdocumentary

To Be Queen

201915 minPGdocumentary

Two Latina high school girls compete to become the next Watermelon Thump Queen in Luling, Texas, known for its tough reputation.

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Two Latina high school girls compete to become the next Watermelon Thump Queen in Luling, Texas, known for its tough reputation.

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Farihah Zamandirector

Jeff Reichertdirector

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In Luling, the "toughest town in Texas", two Latina high school girls compete to be the next Watermelon Thump Queen.

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