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Paris Is Burning

(1991)

Documentary

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1hrs 18m

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.

Score

79

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All Casts

Pepper LaBeija as Self

Pepper LaBeija

** Self

Octavia St. Laurent as Self

Octavia St. Laurent

** Self

Venus Xtravaganza as Self

Venus Xtravaganza

** Self

Dorian Corey as Self

Dorian Corey

** Self

Willi Ninja as Self

Willi Ninja

** Self

Paris Dupree as Self

Paris Dupree

** Self

Freddie Pendavis as Self

Freddie Pendavis

** Self

Sol Williams Pendavis as Self

Sol Williams Pendavis

** Self

Junior LaBeija as Self

Junior LaBeija

** Self

Angie Xtravaganza as Self

Angie Xtravaganza

** Self

Carmen Xtravaganza as Self

Carmen Xtravaganza

** Self

Brooke Xtravaganza as Self

Brooke Xtravaganza

** Self

Kim Pendavis as Self

Kim Pendavis

** Self

Sandy Ninja as Self

Sandy Ninja

** Self

Avis Pendavis as Self

Avis Pendavis

** Self

Andre Christian as Self

Andre Christian

** Self

Stevie St. Laurent as Self

Stevie St. Laurent

** Self

Bianca Xtravaganza as Self

Bianca Xtravaganza

** Self

Danny Xtravaganza as Self

Danny Xtravaganza

** Self

David Xtravaganza as Self

David Xtravaganza

** Self

David Ian Xtravaganza as Self

David Ian Xtravaganza

** Self

David the Father Xtravaganza as Self

David the Father Xtravaganza

** Self

Eileen Ford as Self (uncredited)

Eileen Ford

** Self (uncredited)

Jose Guitierez as Self (uncredited)

Jose Guitierez

** Self (uncredited)

Shari Headley as Self (uncredited)

Shari Headley

** Self (uncredited)

Geoffrey Holder as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Geoffrey Holder

** Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Fran Lebowitz as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Fran Lebowitz

** Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Gwen Verdon as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Gwen Verdon

** Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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