About this Event
"A documentary that demands to be seen."
- Brian Susbielles, InSession Film
Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? Join us at Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center for a FREE SCREENING of this legendary documentary about the 1980s African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball scene. We'll have free popcorn, plus delicious snacks available from the youth at Roots Cafe!
Synopsis
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 brings it, celebrating the joy of movement, the force of eloquence, and the draw of community.
This film is rated R. Parents are encouraged to consult the IMDB Parent Guide here.
This film will be screened in English with English subtitles.
Trailer
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center, 788 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, United States
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