Rent Paris Is Burning (1990)
3.8 of 5 from 83 ratings
1h 13min
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- Synopsis:
- Jennie Livingston's award-winning, critically-acclaimed documentary pays tribute to the vibrant subculture of New York's drag balls of the late 80's, an underground scene that famously became the inspiration for Madonna's 'Vogue'. This is where it all began; in the community halls of Harlem where flamboyant characters belonging to rival 'houses' gathered to compete on makeshift catwalks. Paris is Burning is an intimate portrait of a time, a place and a community of outsiders finding expression, strength and pride in a world of their own creating.
- Actors:
- André Christian, Dorian Corey, Paris Duprée, David The Father Xtravaganza, Eileen Ford, Junior Labeija, Pepper LaBeija, Sandy Ninja, Willi Ninja, Avis Pendavis, Freddie Pendavis, Kim Pendavis, Sol Pendavis, Stevie Saint Laurent, Octavia St. Laurent, Anji Xtravaganza, Bianca Xtravaganza, Brooke Xtravaganza, Danny Xtravaganza, David Xtravaganza
- Directors:
- Jennie Livingston
- Studio:
- Second Sight Films Ltd.
- Genres:
- Documentary, Lesbian & Gay
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Lesbian Cinema, A History of Gay Cinema: According to Hollywood, The Instant Expert's Guide to Todd Haynes, Top Films of 1990: Vol. 2
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