Paris Is Burning (1991)
Paris Is Burning (1991)
Having a ball… Wish you were here
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

Pepper LaBeija Pepper LaBeija As: Self
Octavia St. Laurent Octavia St. Laurent As: Self
Venus Xtravaganza Venus Xtravaganza As: Self
Dorian Corey Dorian Corey As: Self
Willi Ninja Willi Ninja As: Self
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: Having a ball… Wish you were here
Certification: M

Details

Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 13 March 1991

Country: US

Runtime: 78m

Company Credits

Company: Off White Productions

Budget: $500,000

Revenue: $3,800,000

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Cast

Directed By

Writing Credits

Not currently known.

Production Crew

Natalie G. Hill

Natalie G. Hill

Production Manager

Barry Swimar

Barry Swimar

Producer

Jennie Livingston

Jennie Livingston

Producer

Nigel Finch

Nigel Finch

Executive Producer

Meg McLagan

Meg McLagan

Associate Producer

Claire Goodman

Claire Goodman

Associate Producer

Madison Davis Lacy

Madison Davis Lacy

Executive Producer

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Lynn Geller

Lynn Geller

Music

Stacia Thompson

Stacia Thompson

Sound Editor

Pawel Wdowczak

Pawel Wdowczak

Sound

Matt Skilton

Matt Skilton

Sound Mixer

Catherine Calderon

Catherine Calderon

Sound Recordist

Rick Dior

Rick Dior

Sound Mixer

Judy Karp

Judy Karp

Sound Recordist

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Sam Henriques

Sam Henriques

Additional Camera

Paul Gibson

Paul Gibson

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Jim Rogula

Jim Rogula

Graphic Designer

Anne Dutlinger

Anne Dutlinger

Graphic Designer

Other Crew

Not currently known.

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