Paris Is Burning
- Released on
- Runtime
- 78 mins
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.
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.
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
- Sandy Ninja
- Avis Pendavis
- Andre Christian
- Stevie St. Laurent
- Bianca Xtravaganza
- Danny Xtravaganza
- David Xtravaganza
- David Ian Xtravaganza
- David the Father Xtravaganza
- Fran Lebowitz
Director
- Jennie Livingston
Producers
- Barry Swimar
- Jennie Livingston
