Pepper LaBeija
Pepper LaBeija appeared in two films during the late 20th century, both documenting queer ballroom culture in New York City. In Paris Is Burning, released in 1991, LaBeija appeared as Self, contributing to the documentary’s portrayal of Harlem drag balls and the communities that shaped them.
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Pepper LaBeija appeared in two films during the late 20th century, both documenting queer ballroom culture in New York City. In Paris Is Burning, released in 1991, LaBeija appeared as Self, contributing to the documentary’s portrayal of Harlem drag balls and the communities that shaped them. The film remains a landmark work in queer cinema, preserving the voices and styles of figures central to ballroom history.
LaBeija’s earlier appearance in The Queen, from 1968, also featured Self in a film centered on drag performance and competition. Both films positioned LaBeija within a tradition of drag as both artistry and social practice, though details about their specific contributions beyond on-screen presence are not recorded in available filmographies.
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