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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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Release Date1991
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Runtime1 hr 18 min
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Languageen
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Rating7.991 (521)
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Genres
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DirectorJennie Livingston
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CastPepper LaBeijaOctavia St. LaurentVenus XtravaganzaDorian CoreyWilli NinjaParis DupreeFreddie PendavisSol Williams PendavisJunior LaBeijaAngie XtravaganzaCarmen XtravaganzaBrooke XtravaganzaKim PendavisSandy NinjaAvis PendavisAndre ChristianStevie St. LaurentBianca XtravaganzaDanny XtravaganzaDavid XtravaganzaDavid Ian XtravaganzaDavid the Father XtravaganzaEileen FordJose GuitierezShari Headley
