Movie Description
Paris Is Burning
(1991)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jennie Livingston
- Producer : Barry Swimar,Jennie Livingston
- Editor : Jonathan Oppenheim
- Cast : Pepper LaBeija,Octavia St. Laurent,Venus Xtravaganza,Dorian Corey,Willi Ninja,Paris Dupree,Freddie Pendavis,Sol Williams Pendavis,Junior LaBeija,Angie 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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Facts
Original TitleParis Is Burning
Status Released
Release Information
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1991-03-13
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 18m
Budget₹ 500000
Revenue₹ 3800000
Production CompaniesOff White Productions
Genres
- Documentary
