Release
March 13, 1991
Language
English
Rating
8.0/10
Status
Released
About Paris Is Burning
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.
On Screen
Cast(24)
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Self
Pepper LaBeija
Self
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Self
Octavia St. Laurent
Self
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Self
Venus Xtravaganza
Self
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Self
Willi Ninja
Self
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Self
Paris Dupree
Self
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Self
Freddie Pendavis
Self
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Self
Sol Williams Pendavis
Self
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Self
Junior LaBeija
Self
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Self
Angie Xtravaganza
Self
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Self
Carmen Xtravaganza
Self
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Self
Brooke Xtravaganza
Self
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Self
Kim Pendavis
Self
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Self
Sandy Ninja
Self
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Self
Avis Pendavis
Self
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Self
Andre Christian
Self
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Self
Stevie St. Laurent
Self
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Self
Bianca Xtravaganza
Self
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Self
Danny Xtravaganza
Self
Behind the Camera
Crew
Director of Photography
Sound
Sound Mixer
Additional Camera
Production Assistant
Still Photographer
Production Manager
Producer
Editor
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