Paris Is Burning

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Paris Is Burning (1991)

Directed by Jennie Livingston

“Having a ball… Wish you were here”

Documentary, History · 1h 18m

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

Pepper LaBeija Self Octavia St. Laurent Self Venus Xtravaganza Self Dorian Corey Self Willi Ninja Self Paris Dupree Self Freddie Pendavis Self
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Sol Williams Pendavis Self Junior LaBeija Self Angie Xtravaganza Self Carmen Xtravaganza Self Brooke Xtravaganza Self

Crew

Director
Jennie Livingston
Director of Photography
Paul Gibson
Editor
Jonathan Oppenheim
Producer
Barry Swimar, Jennie Livingston

Details

Release date
1991-03-13
Runtime
1h 18m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
Off White Productions
Budget
$500,000
Box office
$3,906,006