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 — PARIS IS BURNING brings it, celebrating the joy of movement, the force of eloquence, and the draw of community..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 71 minutes
✓ Genre: Documentary
✓ Stars: Carmen Xtravaganza, Brooke Xtravaganza, Andre Christian, Dorian Corey, Paris Dupree
✓ Director: Jonathan Oppenheim, Richard Dooley, Jennie Livingston, Jennie Livingston, Barry Swimar
The Paris Is Burning (1990) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Paris Is Burning (1990) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Paris Is Burning (1990) is staring with Carmen Xtravaganza, Brooke Xtravaganza, Andre Christian, Dorian Corey, Paris Dupree, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Jonathan Oppenheim, Richard Dooley, Jennie Livingston, Jennie Livingston, Barry Swimar juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.