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Paris Is Burning

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8.0/10 • 458

1991-03-131h 18m

Documentary

Having a ball… Wish you were here

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.

Directors
Jennie Livingston
Editors
Jonathan Oppenheim

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Pepper LaBeija

    Pepper LaBeija

    Self

  2. Octavia St. Laurent

    Octavia St. Laurent

    Self

  3. Venus Xtravaganza

    Venus Xtravaganza

    Self

  4. Dorian Corey

    Dorian Corey

    Self

  5. Willi Ninja

    Willi Ninja

    Self

  6. Paris Dupree

    Paris Dupree

    Self

  7. Freddie Pendavis

    Freddie Pendavis

    Self

  8. Sol Williams Pendavis

    Sol Williams Pendavis

    Self

  9. Junior LaBeija

    Junior LaBeija

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$500,000.00
Revenue
$3,800,000.00
Keywords
new york citytransvestismaidshomophobiadrag queenmale homosexualitytranssexualsubcultureshopliftinglgbtdragwoman directorharlem, new york cityblack lgbt1980svoguingball culture