Paris Is Burning (1991)Stream and Watch Online

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Released March 13th, 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 collated reviews from 445 well-known users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? 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 Apple iTunes, Criterion Channel, Max, and HBO Max Amazon Channel .