
Paris Is Burning - (1991)Released
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.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Off White Productions
Spoken Languages
English
Release Date
1991-03-13
Budget
500000
Revenue
3800000
Runtime
78 minutes
Some pictures from the movie
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