Paris Is Burning (1990)

Synopsis: Documentary about the Harlem drag balls thrown by predominantly inner city black and Latino gay men in the mid-1980s. The film features footage of the actual "drag" pageants, as well as interviews with ball participants, who describe... Documentary about the Harlem drag balls thrown by predominantly inner city black and Latino gay men in the mid-1980s. The film features footage of the actual "drag" pageants, as well as interviews with ball participants, who describe their backgrounds and dreams, and the intricacies of their rich and detailed dialect. A fascinating look at the complexities of this elaborate subculture. [More]

Starring: Dorian Corey, Willi Ninja, Pepper Labeija, Venus Xtravaganza

Starring: Dorian Corey, Willi Ninja, Pepper Labeija, Venus Xtravaganza, Octavia St. Laurent, Anji Xtravaganza, Freddie Pendavis, Junior Labeija

Director: Jennie Livingston

Director: Jennie Livingston

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