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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Genres: Documentary

Director: Jennie Livingston

Actors: Carmen Xtravaganza ,Brooke Xtravaganza ,Andre Christian ,Dorian Corey ,Paris Dupree ,Pepper LaBeija ,Junior LaBeija ,Willi Ninja ,Sandy Ninja ,Kim Pendavis

Duration: 1h 18m

IMDB rating: 8.0