Paris Is Burning (1990) -

This report covers the landmark documentary (1990), directed by Jennie Livingston . It chronicles the "Golden Age" of New York City’s drag ball culture during the mid-to-late 1980s. Film Overview Director: Jennie Livingston. Release Date: September 13, 1990. Setting: Harlem, New York City, 1980s. Genre: Documentary.

A subculture where participants compete in "balls" for trophies in various categories, such as "Executive Realness" or "Town and Country". Paris Is Burning (1990)

Dorian Corey, Pepper LaBeija, Venus Xtravaganza, Willi Ninja, Octavia St. Laurent, and Angie Xtravaganza. Core Themes & Subjects This report covers the landmark documentary (1990), directed

A highly stylized form of dance that originated in the balls as a way to "throw shade" or settle rivalries through performance. Release Date: September 13, 1990

Participants belong to "Houses" (e.g., House of LaBeija, House of Xtravaganza) led by "Mothers" or "Fathers" who provide emotional and sometimes financial support to youth often rejected by their biological families.