Paris Is Burning (1991)
6 April 1990 (GB)Documentary1 hour and 18 minutes
80%
Having a ball… Wish you were here
Description
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.
Actors
Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$500,000
Revenue
$3,800,000
Keywords
new york citytransvestismaidshomophobiadrag queenmale homosexualitytranssexualsubcultureshopliftinglgbtdragwoman directorharlem, new york cityblack lgbt1980svoguingball culture