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Paris Is Burning (1991)
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As of 2026-09-12, Paris Is Burning (1991) streams on 2 of 6 tracked regions. United States: Criterion Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Tubi TV, YouTube Free, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Plex Channel. United Kingdom: BBC iPlayer.
R · 1991 · Released · 78m
TMDB 8.0 · 565 votes
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.
