directed by: Jennie Livingston, year: 1990
actors: Dorian Corey, Pepper LaBeija, Willi Ninja, Venus Xtravaganza, Octavia St. Laurent

Paris is Burning is a documentary film that provides an intimate look into the vibrant world of the Harlem drag balls of the 1980s. Directed by Jennie Livingston, the film explores the lives and aspirations of its participants, focusing on themes of race, class, gender identity, and sexuality. Through candid interviews and captivating footage, it offers a poignant reflection on the pursuit of acceptance and the creation of chosen families amidst societal marginalization.

Documentary, Lgbtq+, Gender Identity, Culture, 1980s