Paris Is Burning (1991)

About This Movie

Paris Is Burning is a 1991 documentary and history film directed by Jennie Livingston. Its leading cast includes Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent and Venus Xtravaganza. It runs for 1 hour 18 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Official Trailer

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Cast

• Pepper LaBeija Self
• Octavia St. Laurent Self
• Venus Xtravaganza Self
• Dorian Corey Self
• Willi Ninja Self
• Paris Dupree Self
• Freddie Pendavis Self
• S Sol Williams Pendavis Self
• Junior LaBeija Self
• Angie Xtravaganza Self
• Carmen Xtravaganza Self
• Brooke Xtravaganza Self
• Kim Pendavis Self
• S Sandy Ninja Self
• Avis Pendavis Self
• A Andre Christian Self
• S Stevie St. Laurent Self
• B Bianca Xtravaganza Self