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 .