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Elsie's Film House presents... QUEER FLICKS curated by Flick & JolenePARIS IS BURNING dir. Jennie Livingston (1991) USA | M | 78 mins
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.
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QUEER FLICKS is a monthly series of iconic LGBTQIA+ movies. Queer folk, family, friends and allies welcome.
6.30pm - schmoozing
7pm - movie start time
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
180 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, Canberra Museum And Gallery, 180 London Cct, City ACT 2601, Australia,Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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