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Paris Is Burning
Paris Is Burning
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Paris Is Burning

"Having a ball… Wish you were here"

1991
1h 18m
8.0(502 votes)
Documentary

Overview

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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28 members
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Pepper LaBeija

Self

Pepper LaBeija
Acting

Octavia St. Laurent

Self

Octavia St. Laurent
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Venus Xtravaganza

Self

Venus Xtravaganza
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Dorian Corey

Self

Dorian Corey
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Willi Ninja

Self

Willi Ninja
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Paris Dupree

Self

Paris Dupree
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Freddie Pendavis

Self

Freddie Pendavis
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Sol Williams Pendavis

Self

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Junior LaBeija

Self

Junior LaBeija
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Angie Xtravaganza

Self

Angie Xtravaganza
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Carmen Xtravaganza

Self

Carmen Xtravaganza
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Brooke Xtravaganza

Self

Brooke Xtravaganza
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Kim Pendavis

Self

No Image
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Sandy Ninja

Self

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Avis Pendavis

Self

Avis Pendavis
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Andre Christian

Self

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Stevie St. Laurent

Self

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Bianca Xtravaganza

Self

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Danny Xtravaganza

Self

No Image
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David Xtravaganza

Self

No Image
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David Ian Xtravaganza

Self

No Image
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David the Father Xtravaganza

Self

No Image
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Eileen Ford

Self (uncredited)

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Jose Guitierez

Self (uncredited)

No Image
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Shari Headley

Self (uncredited)

Shari Headley
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Geoffrey Holder

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Geoffrey Holder
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Fran Lebowitz

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Fran Lebowitz
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Gwen Verdon

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Gwen Verdon

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