Paris Is Burning
"Having a ball… Wish you were here"
Originally released in 1991. Paris Is Burning is a documentary film. directed by Jennie Livingston. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, and Venus Xtravaganza
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 13, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Great (522 votes)
Budget
$500K
Production budget
Box Office
$3.8M
7.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $500,000
- Revenue
- $3,800,000
Production Companies
- Off White Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Latin...
Who directed Paris Is Burning?
Paris Is Burning was directed by Jennie Livingston.
How long is Paris Is Burning?
Paris Is Burning has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Paris Is Burning released?
Paris Is Burning was released on March 13, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Paris Is Burning?
The main cast of Paris Is Burning includes Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, Venus Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey, Willi Ninja.
Is Paris Is Burning worth watching?
Paris Is Burning has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 522 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.