
feature · 19911h 18mUS
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.
At a glance
- Director
- Jennie Livingston
- Cinematography
- Paul Gibson
- Editor
- Jonathan Oppenheim
- Music
- Lynn Geller
Department
Camera
- Maryse AlbertiSecond Assistant Cameraprimary
- Paul GibsonDirector of Photographyprimary
Department
Sound
- Matt SkiltonProduction Sound Mixerprimary
- Stacia ThompsonSound Editorprimary
- Rick DiorProduction Sound Mixer
Department
Production
- Jennie LivingstonProducerprimary
- Barry Swimar
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