Paris Is Burning

Paris Is Burning

Release date : March 13, 1991
Runtime : 1h 18m
Countries of origin : United States of America /
Original Language : English /
Director : Jennie Livingston /
Writers :
Production companies : Off White Productions /
Budget : $500,000.00
Revenue : $3,800,000.00
March 13, 1991 1h 18m United States of America Documentary English More
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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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  • title:Paris Is Burning
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1991
  • Runtime:1h 18m
  • Genres: Documentary ·
  • Countries of origin: United States of America ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Jennie Livingston /
  • Writers:
  • Production companies: Off White Productions ·
  • Budget:$500,000.00
  • Revenue:$3,800,000.00
  • 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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