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Paris Is Burning (1991)

Paris Is Burning (1991)

Documentary

Having a ball… Wish you were here

Release Date: 1991, March 13
Directors: Jennie Livingston
Countries: United States of America
Production: Off White Productions
Cast: Shari Headley, Paris Dupree, Junior LaBeija, Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, Venus Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey, Willi Ninja, Freddie Pendavis, Sol Williams Pendavis, Angie Xtravaganza, Carmen Xtravaganza

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.

Keywords:

new york city woman director lgbt 1980s homophobia male homosexuality aids harlem, new york city black lgbt drag queen transvestism shoplifting transsexual subculture drag voguing ball culture