Quick facts
- Released
- March 13, 1991
- Runtime
- 78 min
- Rating
- R
- Budget
- $500,000
- Box office
- $3.9M
- IMDb
- tt0100332
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Off White Productions
Cast
Pepper LaBeija
Self
Octavia St. Laurent
Self
Venus Xtravaganza
Self
Dorian Corey
Self
Willi Ninja
Self
Paris Dupree
Self
Freddie Pendavis
Self
Sol Williams Pendavis
Self
Junior LaBeija
Self
Angie Xtravaganza
Self
Carmen Xtravaganza
Self
Brooke Xtravaganza
Self
Kim Pendavis
Self
Sandy Ninja
Self
Avis Pendavis
Self
Andre Christian
Self
Stevie St. Laurent
Self
Bianca Xtravaganza
Self
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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 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.
- Who directed Paris Is Burning?
- Paris Is Burning was directed by Jennie Livingston.
- Who stars in Paris Is Burning?
- Paris Is Burning stars Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, Venus Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey.
- When was Paris Is Burning released?
- Paris Is Burning is a 1991 documentary film.
- Where can I watch Paris Is Burning?
- You can watch Paris Is Burning with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.