78m •
1991
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.
1990•
4.0
2003•
7.0
2002•
0
2003•
8.0
2021•
4.0
2009•
0
2024•
6.3
2016•
6.7
1988•
5.8
2018•
0
2021•
4.0
1998•
5.3
2014•
6.1
2014•
0
2013•
5.2
Off White Productions • US
Budget: $500000
Revenue: $3800000
