Paris is Burning

Synopsis
The 1990 film, directed by Jennie Livingston, catalogues the world of "balls", the huge events that see scores of New York drag queens parading up and down runways in lavish and flamboyant (and more often than not, home-made) costumes. Catty audiences then pass judgment on the fiercest outfits on show. The drag balls were hugely influential in 80s club culture, with the styles on show spreading from New York’s underground to clubs - and beyond - across the world.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
1990
Subjects
Social Studies; Design
Keywords
fashion; homosexuality

Credits

Director
Jennie Livingston

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£15.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
73 minutes
Year
2009

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Related

Name

Second Sight Films Ltd

Email
info@secondsightfilms.co.uk
Web
http://www.secondsightfilms.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
020 8977 0553
Fax
020 8977 1470
Address
16 Connaught Road
Teddington
London
TW11 0PS
Notes
A UK DVD distributor of celebrated classics and cult cinema from around the world, as well as some television titles. Sale via retail outlets.

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