Paris Is Burning (1991)
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.
Where to watch Paris Is Burning
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max | Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | — | — |
| Canada | Crave | Apple TV | Apple TV |
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What is Paris Is Burning about?
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 is a Documentary, History movie, released on 1991-03-13, runtime 78 minutes.
Is Paris Is Burning worth watching?
TMDB users rate Paris Is Burning 8.0 out of 10 from 577 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Paris Is Burning?
In the United States, Paris Is Burning streams on HBO Max and can be rented from Apple TV and Fandango At Home. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jennie Livingston
Cast
- Pepper LaBeija as Self
- Octavia St. Laurent as Self
- Venus Xtravaganza as Self
- Dorian Corey as Self
- Willi Ninja as Self
- Paris Dupree as Self
- Freddie Pendavis as Self
- Sol Williams Pendavis as Self
- Junior LaBeija as Self
- Angie Xtravaganza as Self
- Carmen Xtravaganza as Self
- Brooke Xtravaganza as Self
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Sources
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