Paris Is Burning

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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  Jennie Livingston

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  Pepper LaBeija
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  Octavia St. Laurent
  Self
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  Venus Xtravaganza
  Self
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  Dorian Corey
  Self
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  Willi Ninja
  Self
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  Paris Dupree
  Self
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  Freddie Pendavis
  Self
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  Sol Williams Pendavis
  Self
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  Junior LaBeija
  Self
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  Angie Xtravaganza
  Self
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  Carmen Xtravaganza
  Self
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  Brooke Xtravaganza
  Self
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  Kim Pendavis
  Self
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  Sandy Ninja
  Self
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  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