Paris Is Burning
Paris Is Burning
Paris Is Burning at FMovies. 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.
- Genre: Documentary
- Country: United States
- Director: Jennie Livingston
- Cast: Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, Venus Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey, Willi Ninja, Paris Dupree, Freddie Pendavis, Sol Williams Pendavis, Junior LaBeija, Angie Xtravaganza, Carmen Xtravaganza, Brooke Xtravaganza, Kim Pendavis, Sandy Ninja, Avis Pendavis, Andre Christian, Stevie St. Laurent, Bianca Xtravaganza, Danny Xtravaganza, David Xtravaganza, David Ian Xtravaganza,
