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Category Is: 20 fascinating facts about the controversial yet vital ‘Paris Is Burning’
Paris Is Burning, the 1990 documentary directed by Jennie Livingston, was the first piece of mainstream media to shine a light on New York’s ballroom scene. Focusing on a community of drag and trans performers set mostly in Harlem, Paris Is Burning is a vital work highlighting a marginalized community and showing their joys, triumphs, tragedies and chosen families.With “Pride Season” rapidly approaching, there’s no better time to revisit this electrifying document of queer cultural history.