Paris Is Burning

    Paris Is Burning
    1991

    Synopsis

    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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    Cast

    • Pepper LaBeijaSelf
    • Octavia St. LaurentSelf
    • Venus XtravaganzaSelf
    • Dorian CoreySelf
    • Willi NinjaSelf
    • Paris DupreeSelf
    • Freddie PendavisSelf
    • Sol Williams PendavisSelf
    • Junior LaBeijaSelf
    • Angie XtravaganzaSelf

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