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Paris Is Burning (1991)

Directed by Jennie Livingston

Documentary

Overview

Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball scene. Made over seven years, PARIS IS BURNING offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion “houses,” from fierce contests for trophies to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with homophobia, transphobia, racism, AIDS, and poverty. Featuring legendary voguers, drag queens, and trans women — including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza.

Rated R | Length 78 minutes

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Pepper LaBeija | Octavia St. Laurent | Venus Xtravaganza | Dorian Corey | Willi Ninja | Paris Dupree | Freddie Pendavis | Sol Williams Pendavis | Junior LaBeija | Anji Xtravaganza | Carmen Xtravaganza | Brooke Xtravaganza | Kim Pendavis | Sandy Ninja | Avis Pendavis | Andre Christian | Stevie St. Laurent | Bianca Xtravaganza | Danny Xtravaganza | David Xtravaganza | David Ian Xtravaganza | David the Father Xtravaganza | Fran Lebowitz

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