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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, Venus Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey, Willi Ninja, Paris Dupree
Crew: Natalie G. Hill (Production Manager), Barry Swimar (Producer), Jennie Livingston (Producer), Jonathan Oppenheim (Editor), Lynn Geller (Music), Jennie Livingston (Director)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Off White Productions
Runtime: 78 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Mar 13, 1991
IMDb: 3
