Paris Is Burning
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.
Watch this film in Stockholm cinemas
19 November, Thursday, 18:00
Capitol Bio
Engelska / Engelska
Trailer
"Having a ball… Wish you were here"
Crew
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Jennie Livingston Director -
Pepper LaBeija Self -
Octavia St. Laurent Self -
Venus Xtravaganza Self -
Dorian Corey Self -
Willi Ninja Self -
Paris Dupree Self -
Freddie Pendavis Self -
Sol Williams Pendavis Self
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