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Paris Is Burning

“Having a ball… Wish you were here”

8.019911h 18mDocumentaryHistory
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Paris Is Burning is a 1991 documentary and history film, running 1h 18m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on BBC iPlayer.

15 age rating1h 18mDocumentaryHistory

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1991-03-13
Runtime
1h 18m
Genres
Documentary, History
Director
Jennie Livingston
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
8.0 / 10 · 578 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Pepper LaBeijaSelf
Octavia St. LaurentSelf
Venus XtravaganzaSelf
Dorian CoreySelf
Willi NinjaSelf
Paris DupreeSelf
Freddie PendavisSelf
Sol Williams PendavisSelf
Junior LaBeijaSelf
Angie XtravaganzaSelf
Carmen XtravaganzaSelf
Brooke XtravaganzaSelf
Kim PendavisSelf
Sandy NinjaSelf

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Is Paris Is Burning suitable for children?

Paris Is Burning is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is Paris Is Burning about?

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,"…

How long is Paris Is Burning?

Paris Is Burning runs for 1h 18m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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