Paris Is Burning

1991, 1h 18min -

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—PARIS IS BURNING brings it, celebrating the joy of movement, the force of eloquence, and the draw of community. Show more

"Paris Is Burning" — movie produced in USA and released in 1991. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8.2 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 18min. "Paris Is Burning" is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime ⎥ MAX and for rent and to buy on Apple TV and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!