Paris Is Burning (1991)
Having a ball… Wish you were here
1991 · R · 1h 18m · Documentary, History
Genres: Documentary, History
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.
Director: Jennie Livingston
Music by: Lynn Geller
Cinematography: Paul Gibson
Editor: Jonathan Oppenheim
Box office: $4M · Rated 8/10 by 561 viewers
Cast
Pepper LaBeija as SelfOctavia St. Laurent as SelfVenus Xtravaganza as SelfDorian Corey as SelfWilli Ninja as SelfParis Dupree as SelfFreddie Pendavis as SelfSol Williams Pendavis as SelfJunior LaBeija as SelfAngie Xtravaganza as SelfCarmen Xtravaganza as SelfBrooke Xtravaganza as SelfMore like this
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