It's not true about everyone I am 50 years old soon to be 51 in October 2009. I am healthy and am happily married for 3 years now after having had a 20 year relationship with my previous lover. I have a loving family and after 33 years in the ballscene. I still give back to the community freely by participating in HIV/AIDS forums, fundraisers and workshops for the youth's. I am an activist , Assistand Director of How Do I Look. NYs Black Gay Host for parties, educator and activist Kevin Omni
the other day i was watching paris is burning,and i started crying,ballroom scene isnt worth anything by the looks of it,everyone in it either dies or ends up on drugs,sick,or just miserable,lonely and old.
looks glamorous huh?an apple can look delicious and be rotten inside.the ball room scene is so far off what it is truly supossed to be,Gay men together united in a place they can be,because back then they couldnt be gay,times back then it was almost illegal to be gay,so to escape that this was made to love,accept,and be gay...but its different now,we used to be hated for being gay and now that its over we hate each other,we get what we want to destroy it,makes no sense.
nothings wrong with Octavia St. Laurent,she just doesn have any make up you idiots. and I live for Gisele she is a good fem queen,but when it comes to the gay ball scene,im sorry it just became too damn shady,
spiked303 is right the first paris is burning is to teach the gays to invest in education cuz the ballroom scene is a fantasy and alot of these gays take it seriously and dont invest time in the real world and end up drugies or dead
Easy to say, as most didn't have such an option - how does one "invest" when they're broke? They banded together and a fascinating period in history and sexual politics resulted - I'd say they still managed to make a difference, combined
first time I see the trailer, I'm very curious about this documentary, I loved paris is burning, and would love to know what happened to everyone there, some of them I found by the internet, others I guess I'll never know... Things are so different now...
Sad, didn't paris is burning teach the children anything, stay the fuck in school go to college,get a fab job that pays the bills, trophies just collect dust!!! WAKE THE FUCK UP!!!!!!!!!!!
I say the samething, If they learn how to incorporate the ball scene and the real life scene together they will empower many and help these youth make better decisions in their life. but because of things like this, it teaches nothing but for people to vogue everywhere they go as well teach the youth is all about balls and in reality it is not. its about self-esteem and self empowerment!!!
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octavia said she doesn't want to be an old drag queen tryin to win grand prize at a ball...and guess what she is an old tired-late-drag queen trying to win grand prize at a ball.. kikikikiki
this is sick. this is part II to Paris Is Buring... Yes I agree another one needs to come out to educate the young children and in the ballroom scene we should always pay homeage to these legands...RIP & God Bless
omg Octavia looks sooo sick :( god rest her soul...
Zeebo89 1 month ago
"I saw Paris is Burning and wanted to make one too" ?
thebrutalkremlin 2 months ago
only the DVD is available at the How Do I Look NYC website
best
wolf
wolfgangbusch 8 months ago
anyone knows how i can see this video online..
myrabradwell40 8 months ago 2
Oh my goodness...Luna Khan is beautiful!
Anyway I definitely have to check this out.
Hajangyal1103 1 year ago
Something is definitely not right. Soo much talent hidden in this scene...but to they actually profit from it?? I wonder..
mereje 1 year ago
At 0:58 and at the end of the clip, was that Laverne Cox pre-transition?
Looks like Laverne from "I Want To oFor Diddy" & the current show "Transform Me" on VH1...
msheavenlykiss 1 year ago
i met giselle xtravaganza once in manhattan she is GORGEOUS.
alittleweird69 1 year ago
this movi3 - you can watch it for free online f @ MOOV ZON,COM just google for the link above
kaseymadriduf 2 years ago
where can i get this documentary?
Takersboy 2 years ago
this looks like a good movie. the intro on this trailer gives me a headache, though. Too much flashing.
pocahaunted 2 years ago
is this a sequel to Paris is Burning?
boldaslove91 2 years ago
@boldaslove91 um.. you can kinda put it like that
dabx1 1 year ago
Luna looks even hotter in person I met him on 168th on the train, he's beautiful
myronmlawing 2 years ago
It's not true about everyone I am 50 years old soon to be 51 in October 2009. I am healthy and am happily married for 3 years now after having had a 20 year relationship with my previous lover. I have a loving family and after 33 years in the ballscene. I still give back to the community freely by participating in HIV/AIDS forums, fundraisers and workshops for the youth's. I am an activist , Assistand Director of How Do I Look. NYs Black Gay Host for parties, educator and activist Kevin Omni
founderkevomni 2 years ago
the other day i was watching paris is burning,and i started crying,ballroom scene isnt worth anything by the looks of it,everyone in it either dies or ends up on drugs,sick,or just miserable,lonely and old.
giababy678 2 years ago
@giababy678 it doesn't end up like that for everyone.
dabx1 1 year ago
looks glamorous huh?an apple can look delicious and be rotten inside.the ball room scene is so far off what it is truly supossed to be,Gay men together united in a place they can be,because back then they couldnt be gay,times back then it was almost illegal to be gay,so to escape that this was made to love,accept,and be gay...but its different now,we used to be hated for being gay and now that its over we hate each other,we get what we want to destroy it,makes no sense.
giababy678 2 years ago 24
@giababy678
True, but shade has been around in the gay community for years....the faggotry that goes on now sure has hell was happening back then......
myronmlawing 1 year ago 3
wow i didnt know luna was positive.........still love him though
blaquebarbee08 2 years ago
wow what a great turn out @ tuesday's screening of this film!!
AppoloniaCruz 2 years ago
anyone know where i can watch this online?
gibraltarrr 2 years ago
with out education where is the growth.
nobhill 2 years ago
Luna Khan Is so beautiful!!!!
76discodolly 2 years ago 2
Luna is now Luna Legacy
mizalegend 2 years ago
Wow... I had no idea that Balls were still held today. I thought they had disappeared with the 80s or early 90s. This is awesome!
PrismaticEcho 3 years ago 2
nothings wrong with Octavia St. Laurent,she just doesn have any make up you idiots. and I live for Gisele she is a good fem queen,but when it comes to the gay ball scene,im sorry it just became too damn shady,
giababy678 3 years ago 4
thats part of the reason y im not into it back then everyone was like a family but now they all act so phony like we are their enemies
blaquebarbee08 2 years ago 4
great intro and dvd !!! awesome!! loved it
crazietracie 3 years ago
YES MA(KRISTINA) @ 1:24
69jahon69 3 years ago
yeah i've seen her at my clinic before she also goes by ariela blue
myronmlawing 3 years ago
ericduvall you better do it!!!!!!!!
ninosimone 3 years ago
spiked303 is right the first paris is burning is to teach the gays to invest in education cuz the ballroom scene is a fantasy and alot of these gays take it seriously and dont invest time in the real world and end up drugies or dead
ninosimone 3 years ago 4
Easy to say, as most didn't have such an option - how does one "invest" when they're broke? They banded together and a fascinating period in history and sexual politics resulted - I'd say they still managed to make a difference, combined
TykoEaston 2 years ago 2
first time I see the trailer, I'm very curious about this documentary, I loved paris is burning, and would love to know what happened to everyone there, some of them I found by the internet, others I guess I'll never know... Things are so different now...
mightybop 3 years ago 2
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dabx1 3 years ago
Sad, didn't paris is burning teach the children anything, stay the fuck in school go to college,get a fab job that pays the bills, trophies just collect dust!!! WAKE THE FUCK UP!!!!!!!!!!!
spiked303 3 years ago
they make the scene look so glamours with no real life building skills
nobhill 2 years ago
I say the samething, If they learn how to incorporate the ball scene and the real life scene together they will empower many and help these youth make better decisions in their life. but because of things like this, it teaches nothing but for people to vogue everywhere they go as well teach the youth is all about balls and in reality it is not. its about self-esteem and self empowerment!!!
princessadiamond 2 years ago 5
PLEASE post the entire documentary!
;)
FASHIONSFLYEST 3 years ago
someone needs to post the movie on youtube like paris is burning so i can see it
HoldinMySelfDown 3 years ago 5
05-16-05
I Have this DVD & It is Simply the Best Thanks for Posting & Such history Know Your History!!!!!!
jayon922 3 years ago 2
damn octavia baby! wha-hah-happened?
pleasurehound 3 years ago
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octavia said she doesn't want to be an old drag queen tryin to win grand prize at a ball...and guess what she is an old tired-late-drag queen trying to win grand prize at a ball.. kikikikiki
B3TT3RTHANTHOU 3 years ago
u could never come for miss octavia! ur a tired ole butch queen! ur a NOBODY!!!
ericaduvall 3 years ago
In the documentary she discusses her drug addicion (it was the 80s you know) and AIDS.
pearlfection08 2 years ago
this is sick. this is part II to Paris Is Buring... Yes I agree another one needs to come out to educate the young children and in the ballroom scene we should always pay homeage to these legands...RIP & God Bless
prchulonbklyn 3 years ago
I agree. When we get past those shady ones it can be a great environment to showcase your talents in a safe respectful way.
ETERNALLYHANDSOME 3 years ago
LEGENDARY!
josephmahan 4 years ago