Paris Is Burning 33 years old
Having a ball… Wish you were here
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.
Credits
Paris Is Burning Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Anji Xtravaganza | as Herself |
| Willi Ninja He was 28, 45 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Venus Xtravaganza was 24, 23 years old when died | as Herself |
| Pepper LaBeija was 41, 54 years old when died | as Herself |
| Octavia St. Laurent was 25, 45 years old when died | as Herself |
| Dorian Corey He was 53, 56 years old when he died | as Herself |
Paris Is Burning Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Oppenheim as Editor. He was 37 (now 71) years old | Editing |
| Jennie Livingston as Director. She was 28 (now 62) years old | Directing |
| Jennie Livingston as Producer. She was 28 (now 62) years old | Production |
| Natalie G. Hill as Production Manager. | Production |
| Lynn Geller as Music. | Sound |
| Richard Dooley as Producer. He was 71 (now 105) years old | Production |
| Barry Swimar as Producer. | Production |
| Sam Henriques as Additional Camera. | Camera |
| Paul Gibson as Director of Photography. He was 46 (now 80) years old | Camera |
Paris Is Burning (33 years)
Having a ball… Wish you were here
- Release day: Wednesday, March 13, 1991
- Runtime: 71 minutes
- Budget: 500000.00
- Revenue: 3779620.00