Paris Is Burning (1991)
Movie 1h 18m ★ 8.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Paris Is Burning is a documentary movie from 1991. It is directed by Jennie Livingston. The cast includes Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent and Venus Xtravaganza. The running time is 1h 18m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.0 out of 10.
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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Cast & crew
- Jennie LivingstonDirector
- Pepper LaBeijaas Self
- Octavia St. Laurentas Self
- Venus Xtravaganzaas Self
- Dorian Coreyas Self
- Willi Ninjaas Self
- Paris Dupreeas Self
- Freddie Pendavisas Self
- Sol Williams Pendavisas Self
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Questions about Paris Is Burning
- What genre is Paris Is Burning?
- Paris Is Burning is categorised as Documentary.
- Who stars in Paris Is Burning?
- Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, Venus Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey, Willi Ninja appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Paris Is Burning?
- Jennie Livingston directed Paris Is Burning.
- How long is Paris Is Burning?
- Paris Is Burning runs for 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- Is Paris Is Burning worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 8.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Paris Is Burning?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
