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Paris Is Burning

Having a ball… Wish you were here

★ 8.0 (510 votes) | 1991 | 1h 18m
Documentary
Overview

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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date March 13, 1991
  • Budget $500,000
  • Revenue $3,800,000
  • Production Off White Productions

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Trailer
Trailer
'A Small Fame'
'A Small Fame'
'Somebody'
'Somebody'
'Emulation'
'Emulation'
'House Mothers'
'House Mothers'
‘The Street Element’
‘The Street Element’
‘Legendary’
‘Legendary’
‘Categories’
‘Categories’
‘The Ball'
‘The Ball'
‘House’
‘House’
‘Come On, Vogue’
‘Come On, Vogue’

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