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Paris Is Burning (1991) - film poster, directed by Jennie Livingston

Paris Is Burning

1991
1h 18min United States of America Feature
Directed by
Jennie Livingston
Documentary LGBTQ+
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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.

Paris Is Burning (1991) is a 1h 18min documentary feature film by Jennie Livingston. Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snap... Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).

Facts

Awards Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary
Setting New York City
Filming location New York City
Original language English

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