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Paris Is Burning

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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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Genre: Documentary, History

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

Crew: Jennie Livingston (Producer), Natalie G. Hill (Production Manager), Jonathan Oppenheim (Editor), Jennie Livingston (Director), Barry Swimar (Producer)

Country: United States of America

Runtime: 78 minutes

Quality: HD

Release: 1991

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