Paris Is Burning

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You can stream Paris Is Burning on: HBO Max, The Criterion Channel, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Tubi and Amazon Prime ⎥ HBO Max

Documentary

1991, Movie, 1h 18min

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 brings it, celebrating the joy of movement, the force of eloquence, and the draw of community.

"Paris Is Burning" — documentary movie produced in USA and released in 1991. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8.2 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 18min. "Paris Is Burning" is currently available to stream on HBO Max, The Criterion Channel, Tubi and Amazon Prime ⎥ HBO Max and for rent and to buy on Apple TV and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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8.2

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...a sobering insight into the aspirations of a doubly excluded sub-class...

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Paris Is Burning is a documentary that delves into the 1980s drag scene in Harlem, New York, spotlighting the vibrant community of African American and Latinx drag queens, trans women, and voguers. The film offers an intimate portrait of the lives of these individuals, exploring their struggles and triumphs amidst a world filled with homophobia, transphobia, racism, AIDS, and poverty. Through fierce fashion competitions and house mothers offering support, the documentary shines a light on the resilience and creativity of this marginalized community. Featuring legendary figures such as Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza, Paris Is Burning provides a snapshot of a unique and extraordinary culture that continues to inspire generations.

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You can stream Paris Is Burning on: HBO Max The Criterion Channel Apple TV Fandango at Home Tubi Amazon Prime ⎥ HBO Max