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Released January 1st, 1991, 'Paris Is Burning' stars Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, Venus Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 18 min, and received a user score of 80 (out of 100) on TMDb, which put together reviews from 440 respected users.
You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "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."
'Paris Is Burning' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Apple iTunes, Max, and Criterion Channel .
'Paris Is Burning' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on March 13th, 1991
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