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Cast
Pepper LaBeija | As: Self | |
Octavia St. Laurent | As: Self | |
Venus Xtravaganza | As: Self | |
Dorian Corey | As: Self | |
Willi Ninja | As: Self |
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 |
Cast
Pepper LaBeija |
Self |
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Octavia St. Laurent |
Self |
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Venus Xtravaganza |
Self |
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Dorian Corey |
Self |
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Willi Ninja |
Self |
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Paris Dupree |
Self |
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Freddie Pendavis |
Self |
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Sol Williams Pendavis |
Self |
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Junior LaBeija |
Self |
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Angie Xtravaganza |
Self |
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Carmen Xtravaganza |
Self |
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Brooke Xtravaganza |
Self |
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Kim Pendavis |
Self |
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Sandy Ninja |
Self |
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Avis Pendavis |
Self |
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Andre Christian |
Self |
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Stevie St. Laurent |
Self |
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Bianca Xtravaganza |
Self |
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Danny Xtravaganza |
Self |
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David Xtravaganza |
Self |
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David Ian Xtravaganza |
Self |
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David the Father Xtravaganza |
Self |
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Fran Lebowitz |
Self (archive footage) |
Directed By
Jennie Livingston |
Director |
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Writing Credits
Production Crew
Natalie G. Hill |
Production Manager |
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Barry Swimar |
Producer |
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Jennie Livingston |
Producer |
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Nigel Finch |
Executive Producer |
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Meg McLagan |
Associate Producer |
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Claire Goodman |
Associate Producer |
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Madison Davis Lacy |
Executive Producer |
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Edited By
Jonathan Oppenheim |
Editor |
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Costume and Makeup
Sound
Lynn Geller |
Music |
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Stacia Thompson |
Sound Editor |
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Pawel Wdowczak |
Sound |
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Matt Skilton |
Sound Mixer |
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Catherine Calderon |
Sound Recordist |
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Rick Dior |
Sound Mixer |
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Judy Karp |
Sound Recordist |
Visual Effects
Camera
Sam Henriques |
Additional Camera |
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Paul Gibson |
Director of Photography |
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Lighting
Art Department
Jim Rogula |
Graphic Designer |
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Anne Dutlinger |
Graphic Designer |
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Other Crew
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