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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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Cast & Crew
Pepper LaBeija
Self
Octavia St. Laurent
Self
Venus Xtravaganza
Self
Dorian Corey
Self
Willi Ninja
Self
Paris Dupree
Self
Freddie Pendavis
Self
Sol Williams Pendavis
Self
Junior LaBeija
Self
Angie Xtravaganza
Self
Carmen Xtravaganza
Self
Brooke Xtravaganza
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
Paris Is Burning was released on March 13, 1991.
The runtime of Paris Is Burning is 1h 18m.
Paris Is Burning is a Documentary, History movie.
Paris Is Burning has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Paris Is Burning is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Paris Is Burning was directed by Jennie Livingston.
The main cast of Paris Is Burning includes Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, Venus Xtravaganza.
Paris Is Burning is originally in English.