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.
Elenco:
Carmen Xtravaganza
,
Brooke Xtravaganza
,
Andre Christian
,
Dorian Corey
,
Paris Dupree
,
Pepper LaBeija
,
Junior LaBeija
,
Willi Ninja
,
Sandy Ninja
,
Kim Pendavis
,
Freddie Pendavis
,
Sol Williams Pendavis
,
Avis Pendavis
,
Octavia St. Laurent
,
Stevie St. Laurent
,
Angie Xtravaganza
,
Bianca Xtravaganza
,
Danny Xtravaganza
,
David Xtravaganza
,
David Ian Xtravaganza
,
David the Father Xtravaganza
,
Venus Xtravaganza
.