Paris Is Burning
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
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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 Pendavi…
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Junior LaBeija
Played Self
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Angie Xtravaganza
Played Self
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Carmen Xtravaganza
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Brooke Xtravaganza
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Kim Pendavis
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Sandy Ninja
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Avis Pendavis
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Andre Christian
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Stevie St. Laurent
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Bianca Xtravaganza
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Danny Xtravaganza
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David Xtravaganza
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David Ian Xtravaganz…
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David the Father Xtr…
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Eileen Ford
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Jose Guitierez
Played Self (uncredited)
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Shari Headley
Played Self (uncredited)
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