Paris Is Burning
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| Initial release | New York |
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| Directors | Jennie Livingston |
| Distributor | Miramax |
| Producers | Jennie Livingston |
| Barry Swimar | |
| I was in my Twenties when I watched " Paris is Burning " at my then Single Mother's House. I lived there Rent Free! She . . . | |
| Awards | National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Non-Fiction Film |
| GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary | |
| Gotham Open Palm Award | |
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| ID | 785395 |
About Paris Is Burning
This documentary focuses on drag queens living in New York City and their "house" culture, which provides a sense of community and support for the flamboyant and often socially shunned performers. Groups from each house compete in elaborate balls that take cues from the world of fashion. Also touching on issues of racism and poverty, the film features interviews with a number of renowned drag queens, including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija and Dorian Corey.
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