Cinetrā
Cinetrā
Cinetrā
Having a ball… Wish you were here
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.
San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival 1990
Toronto International Film Festival 1990
Hot Docs International Documentary Festival 2015
Cast: Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, Venus Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey, Willi Ninja, Paris Dupree, Freddie Pendavis, Sol Williams Pendavis, Junior LaBeija, Angie Xtravaganza, Carmen Xtravaganza, Brooke Xtravaganza, Kim Pendavis, Sandy Ninja, Avis Pendavis, Andre Christian, Stevie St. Laurent, Bianca Xtravaganza, Danny Xtravaganza, David Xtravaganza
Cinematographer: Paul Gibson
Editor: Jonathan Oppenheim
Sound Designer: Stacia Thompson, Pawel Wdowczak
Composer: Lynn Geller
Producers: Jennie Livingston, Barry Swimar, Madison Davis Lacy
Production: Off White Productions
