Paris Is Burning (1990) is a groundbreaking documentary that captures the heart of New York’s underground ballroom scene in the late 1980s. Centered around Black and Latino LGBTQ communities, the film documents their battles for visibility and survival through drag, fashion, and performance. It gave voice to those often left out of mainstream narratives—people navigating poverty, racism, and homophobia while building chosen families and claiming their space. The film not only introduced ballroom

8.5K views · 350 reactions | 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. ⚡️criterion.com/sale | The Criterion Collection | Facebook

Cult documentary ‘Paris is Burning’ gives an intimate introduction to the ballroom culture of late ‘80s NYC and its surrounding LGBT community… | NTS Radio

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