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Paris Is Burning (1991)

ALL 03/13/1991 (en) Documentary 78 Min
  • Release
    03/13/1991
  • Production
    Off White Productions
  • Rotten tomato
    80%
  • Original title
    Paris Is Burning
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 3,800,000.00
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Having a ball… Wish you were here

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.

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Paris Is Burning (1991) 78 Min

ALL 03/13/1991 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 03/13/1991
  • Production
    Off White Productions
  • Original title Paris Is Burning
  • en
  • Revenue3,800,000.00

Having a ball… Wish you were here

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.

  1. Jennie Livingston

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Jonathan Oppenheim

    Editor

  4. Jennie Livingston, Barry Swimar

    Producer



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