About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1991
Runtime
1h 18m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.0/10
Votes
547
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$0.5M
Cast
new york city
transvestism
aids
homophobia
drag queen
male homosexuality
transsexual
subculture
shoplifting
lgbt
drag
woman director
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Questions about Paris Is Burning
How long is Paris Is Burning?
Paris Is Burning has a runtime of 1h 18m (1 hour and 18 minutes).
Who directed Paris Is Burning?
Paris Is Burning was directed by Jennie Livingston and released in 1991.
What genre is Paris Is Burning?
Paris Is Burning is a Documentary film (1991).
Who stars in Paris Is Burning?
The cast of Paris Is Burning includes Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, Venus Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey, Willi Ninja.
What is the TMDB rating for Paris Is Burning?
Paris Is Burning has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 547 votes.
