Paris Is Burning (1991)
Documentary • 1ч 18м
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.
TMDB rating:
8.0
(545)
Cast
Pepper LaBeija
Self
Octavia St. Laurent
Self
Venus Xtravaganza
Self
Dorian Corey
Self
Willi Ninja
Self
Paris Dupree
Self
Freddie Pendavis
Self
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Sol Williams Pendavis
Self
Junior LaBeija
Self
Angie Xtravaganza
Self
Carmen Xtravaganza
Self
Brooke Xtravaganza
Self
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Kim Pendavis
Self
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Sandy Ninja
Self
Avis Pendavis
Self
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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
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David Xtravaganza
Self
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David Ian Xtravaganza
Self
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David the Father Xtravaganza
Self
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Eileen Ford
Self (uncredited)
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Jose Guitierez
Self (uncredited)
Crew
Natalie G. Hill
Production Manager
Barry Swimar
Producer
Jennie Livingston
Producer
Jonathan Oppenheim
Editor
Lynn Geller
Music
Jennie Livingston
Director
Sam Henriques
Additional Camera
Paul Gibson
Director of Photography
Stacia Thompson
Sound Editor
Jim Rogula
Graphic Designer
Nigel Finch
Executive Producer
Meg McLagan
Associate Producer
Claire Goodman
Associate Producer
Madison Davis Lacy
Executive Producer
Anne Dutlinger
Graphic Designer
Pawel Wdowczak
Sound
Matt Skilton
Sound Mixer
Catherine Calderon
Sound Recordist
Rick Dior
Sound Mixer
Judy Karp
Sound Recordist
Maryse Alberti
Second Assistant Camera
Bill Megalos
Additional Camera
Frank Prinzi
Additional Camera
Alyson Denny
Additional Camera
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