Paris Is Burning

Paris Is Burning

8.0 1991 | 78 min

Documentary

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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"Having a ball… Wish you were here"

Budget

$500,000

Revenue

$3,906,006

Released

March 13, 1991

Popularity

2.1

PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Off White Productions
Off White Productions
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Production Countries:

United States of America

Spoken Languages:

English
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