Paris Is Burning

Paris Is Burning

# Having a ball… Wish you were here
πŸ“œ 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 β€” including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza.
πŸ’΅ Budget: USD 500,000
🌏 Languages Available: English
πŸ“† Date Released: 1991-03-13
⌚ Running Time: 78 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.985

Beloved Cast

Pepper LaBeija original image
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Pepper LaBeija
Octavia St. Laurent original image
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Octavia St. Laurent
Venus Xtravaganza original image
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Venus Xtravaganza
Dorian Corey original image
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Dorian Corey
Willi Ninja original image
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Willi Ninja
Paris Dupree original image
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Paris Dupree
Freddie Pendavis original image
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Freddie Pendavis
Sol Williams Pendavis original image
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Sol Williams Pendavis
Junior LaBeija original image
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Junior LaBeija
Angie Xtravaganza original image
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Angie Xtravaganza
Carmen Xtravaganza original image
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Carmen Xtravaganza
Brooke Xtravaganza original image
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Brooke Xtravaganza
Kim Pendavis original image
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Kim Pendavis
Sandy Ninja original image
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Sandy Ninja
Avis Pendavis original image
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Avis Pendavis
Andre Christian original image
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Andre Christian
Stevie St. Laurent original image
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Stevie St. Laurent
Bianca Xtravaganza original image
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Bianca Xtravaganza
Danny Xtravaganza original image
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Danny Xtravaganza
David Xtravaganza original image
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David Xtravaganza
David Ian Xtravaganza original image
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David Ian Xtravaganza
David the Father Xtravaganza original image
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David the Father Xtravaganza
Fran Lebowitz original image
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Fran Lebowitz

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