Paris Is Burning (1991)
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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- In United States, Paris Is Burning is available to stream on Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV.
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- Yes — Paris Is Burning is currently streaming on HBO Max in United States.
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- Yes — in United States, Paris Is Burning streams free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV.
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- Yes. Paris Is Burning is listed as streaming in 3 countries, and availability varies by region. A VPN lets you switch region to watch it from United States.
