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Paris is Burning

Country: United States, Language: English, 71 mins

  • Director: Jennie Livingston
  • Producer: Richard Dooley; Jennie Livingston

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Where Madge got/stole it all from...clever lady.

Sadly, most who took part are now dead. Horrific times lightened by a bit of glamour!

In its day, it was an enlightening and important documentary albeit a little scrappy. Not entirely convinced that some 'parts' were not scripted!

Even though the ballroom sub-culture has been the topic of a great many films, Paris is Burning will always remain the first and the best...an unpolished gen of a film.


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The(ir) Blurb...

This is a documentary of 'drag nights' among New York's underclass. Queens are interviewed and observed preparing for and competing in many 'balls'. The people, the clothes, and the whole environment are outlandish.

Cast & Characters

Carmen and Brooke;
Andre Christian;
Dorian Corey;
Paris Dupree;
David The Father Xtravaganza;
Junior Labeija;
Pepper LaBeija;
Sandy Ninja;
Willi Ninja;
Avis Pendavis;
Freddie Pendavis;
Kim Pendavis;
Sol Pendavis;
Stevie Saint Laurent;
Octavia St. Laurent