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Paris Is Burning (1991)
Subtitles for: Paris Is Burning (1991)
"Having a ball… Wish you were here"
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.
| Rate | ★ 8/10 (568 votes) |
| Genre | DocumentaryHistory |
| Duration | 1h 18m |
| Country | United States of America |
| Release | 13 Mar 1991 |
| Language | EN |
| Director | Jennie Livingston |
| Keywords | new york citytransvestismaidshomophobiadrag queenmale homosexualitytranssexualsubcultureshopliftinglgbtdragwoman directorharlem, new york cityblack lgbt1980svoguingball culture |
| IMDb | tt0100332 ↗ |
| Type | Movie Released |
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