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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.
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Pepper LaBeija
** Self

Octavia St. Laurent
** Self

Venus Xtravaganza
** Self

Dorian Corey
** Self

Willi Ninja
** Self

Paris Dupree
** Self

Freddie Pendavis
** Self

Sol Williams Pendavis
** Self

Junior LaBeija
** Self

Angie Xtravaganza
** Self

Carmen Xtravaganza
** Self

Brooke Xtravaganza
** Self

Kim Pendavis
** Self

Sandy Ninja
** Self

Avis Pendavis
** Self

Andre Christian
** Self

Stevie St. Laurent
** Self

Bianca Xtravaganza
** Self

Danny Xtravaganza
** Self

David Xtravaganza
** Self

David Ian Xtravaganza
** Self

David the Father Xtravaganza
** Self

Eileen Ford
** Self (uncredited)

Jose Guitierez
** Self (uncredited)

Shari Headley
** Self (uncredited)

Geoffrey Holder
** Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Fran Lebowitz
** Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Gwen Verdon
** Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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