Movie

Paris Is Burning

“Having a ball… Wish you were here”

★ 8.0(547)19911h 18m

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Good to know

Director: Jennie Livingston
Release date: 1991-03-13
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: English
Box office: $3,906,006
Budget: $500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Off White Productions

Paris Is Burning — trailer

About Paris Is Burning

Paris Is Burning is a 1991 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Jennie Livingston, starring Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent and Venus Xtravaganza. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 547 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Paris Is Burning in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Pepper LaBeija

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Octavia St. Laurent

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Venus Xtravaganza

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Dorian Corey

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Willi Ninja

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Paris Dupree

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Freddie Pendavis

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Sol Williams Pendavis

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Junior LaBeija

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Angie Xtravaganza

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Carmen Xtravaganza

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Brooke Xtravaganza

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Themes & keywords

new york citytransvestismaidshomophobiadrag queenmale homosexualitytranssexualsubcultureshopliftinglgbtdragwoman directorharlem, new york cityblack lgbt1980s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Paris Is Burning in Mexico?+

Paris Is Burning is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Paris Is Burning on Netflix?+

Paris Is Burning is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Paris Is Burning?+

Paris Is Burning has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in Paris Is Burning?+

Paris Is Burning stars Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, Venus Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey and Willi Ninja.

When did Paris Is Burning come out?+

Paris Is Burning is a 1991 movie directed by Jennie Livingston.

What genre is Paris Is Burning?+

Paris Is Burning is Documentary film.

Who directed Paris Is Burning?+

Paris Is Burning was directed by Jennie Livingston.