Paris Is Burning

Name: Paris Is Burning
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1991-03-13
Rating: 7.998

1991

⭐8.0(531 votes)

1h 18m

Documentary

Overview

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.

About Paris Is Burning

Paris Is Burning (1991) is a Documentary film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Paris Is Burning on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Apple TV Store. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 531 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.