Paris Is Burning
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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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17 wins & 1 nomination total
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"Having a ball… Wish you were here"
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Released
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en
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$500,000
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$3,800,000
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'I'm Your Venus' documentary reveals new details in 'Paris Is Burning' star's murder case - Entertainment Weekly
'I'm Your Venus' documentary reveals new details in 'Paris Is Burning' star's murder case Entertainment Weekly
Paris is (still) Burning: Celebrating the ballroom scene and gay culture 35 years later - People's World
Paris is (still) Burning: Celebrating the ballroom scene and gay culture 35 years later People's World
PARIS IS BURNING - Film Forum
PARIS IS BURNING Film Forum
“Paris is Burning” premieres in New York - History.com
“Paris is Burning” premieres in New York History.com
Paris Is Burning: The Fire This Time - The Criterion Collection
Paris Is Burning: The Fire This Time The Criterion Collection
The Transit of Venus: Paris Is Burning Returns - SF Weekly
The Transit of Venus: Paris Is Burning Returns SF Weekly
Paris Is Burning Is Back—And So Is Its Baggage - Vanity Fair
Paris Is Burning Is Back—And So Is Its Baggage Vanity Fair
The ‘Paris Is Burning’ Director on Its Message: ‘Be Yourself’ (Published 2019) - The New York Times
The ‘Paris Is Burning’ Director on Its Message: ‘Be Yourself’ (Published 2019) The New York Times
Looking Back to When Paris Was Burning - Village Preservation
Looking Back to When Paris Was Burning Village Preservation
Paris Is Burning - Rotten Tomatoes
Paris Is Burning Rotten Tomatoes
Paris Is Burning (1990) ⭐ 8.2 | Documentary - IMDb
Paris Is Burning (1990) ⭐ 8.2 | Documentary IMDb
Burning down the house: why the debate over Paris is Burning rages on - The Guardian
Burning down the house: why the debate over Paris is Burning rages on The Guardian
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