Set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Queen America is a dark comedy revolving around the triumphs and failures of Vicki Ellis, the most renowned pageant coach in the state, as she tries to mold the hapless Samantha into a worthwhile contender. It is a dissection of the American Dream as it manifests in the small towns of our country, where opportunities are scarce and beauty pageants are often a ticket out. Vicki is desperately sought after by young women competing to be pageant queens for one reason; she can turn any girl into a winner. But when she?s paired with the beautiful but unpolished Samantha, Vicki?s entire reputation is at stake.