Paris is Burning (1990) Part 8

Paris Is Burning is a 1990 documentary film directed by Jennie Livingston. Filmed in the mid-to-late 1980s, it chronicles the ball culture of New York City and the various ethnicities, including African American, Latino gay and transgender community involved in it. Many[who?] consider Paris Is Burning to be an invaluable documentary of the end of the "Golden Age" of New York City drag balls, as well as a thoughtful exploration of race, class, and gender in America.

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[dellculookin]

They are people who were in this documentary during filming who were not the "main" focus who are still alive and well. 1. Freddie Pend'Avis 2. Carmen Xtrava 3. Junior Labeija (Commentator) 4. Paris Dupree 5. Stewart Labeija Ebony 6. Ira Ebony Aphrodite 7. Alyssa (the young 15 yr. old boy hanging with her friend in front of Sally's at 2:20 am in the morning) 8. Amy Xtrava 9. David Xtrava -Ultima 10. Hector & Jose Xtrava

[NicolaWriter]

@PeterPiperBoy

Sadly,Freddie Pendavis is just about the only person alive. Venus was murdered and most of the others passed from AIDS related illnesses. But for this straight girl,they had the same impact. I am FEELING real and sending a blessing out for all of them.

[AlexofVB]

I loved this movie. It shows how far we've come since the late 80's/early 90's. I keep on hearing that most of these people are dead now...breaks my heart.

[GypsyFairy85]

@LoliNana

"And this is what the gay life is about..right?"

[LoliNana]

what does the kid say at the end? so this is new york city, ..... and?

[sputnik9453]

I first saw this film in 1991 while living in DC. I haven't seen it since until I watched it tonight. Thank you so much for posting it. Once again it reaffirms my belief that this is an important part of gay history - OUR history. No one can ever take that away from us.

[NikkiWishfulThinking]

I had to watch this documentary for my English class and it ended up teaching me so much..

[liquidafro]

I miss that era....makes me cry every time.

Black and Latin gay folks were fierce during that time....

The houses saved many young lives..Blessing and LOVE

[epiksonik]

wise words from dorian

[GrooveOnDown]

Fascinating. I so admire their spirit.

[allantecathey]

As an Afro-Euro Multiracial 20 year old Canadian Bisexual Man, I am inspired. A Beautiful documentary chronicling an Art and people's passion for it. To infinity and beyond, and 6 feet under.

[LD1FB]

Laperla?