(Paris Is Burning)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

78 minutes

Year:

1991

Directors:

Jennie Livingston

Production companies:

Off White Productions

Budget:

$500,000

Revenue:

$3,906,006

Actors:

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Crews:

Production Manager

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Music