PARIS IS BURNING

1990
Directed by Jennie Livingston

The Juice:

‘Paris Is Burning’ is a legendary documentary about the late 80’s ballroom scene in Harlem. The film is an intimate and life-affirming portrait of the glittering drag scene of the time and features queer and trans performers, who despite immense hardship and discrimination, have created a vibrant scene of resistance.

The Sexy:

The costumes, the Voguing, the competition, the community, the FEARLESS self-expression. The film’s message is as urgent today, as it was upon its release.

The Pillow Talk:

Venus Xtravaganza : Some of them say that we're sick, we're crazy. And some of them think that we are the most gorgeous, special things on Earth.