Paris Is Burning Reviews

Will never not think about the body in the suitcase that was in the closet the whole time they were interviewing Miss Dorian

I watched this after attending the Renaissance World Tour… what a fucking film. It really shows you how far drag and the ballroom scene has come, where it started, the journey, the hardships, and how the battle is still going on. Absolute excellence.

Such and important insight and small sliver of queer culture at a time where they were relegated and cast off. You see how bright of stars there were and how they created community and culture that now we're able to see the impact on the mainstream they created.

This documentary was so beautiful. It really shows the depth & roots of ballroom and being queer in ny and does it flawlessly. Everything about this documentary was so powerful and so touching. It’s like I was there and I knew everybody in the film. Truly amazing. 10/10

Iconic.

Gay shit off my line. I didnt request it ur ai did and i want my credit back

an incredibly powerful documentary, and simply one of the best. the interviews are so raw and honest, giving one-of-a-kind insights into the lives of these wonderful artists and creators. as spiritual and beautiful as it is moving and tragic; not for bigots

5/5 such a beautiful documentary on gay black life in the 70s

Such a fascinating and raw look at NYC’s ballroom culture in the 80s and 90s. It blows my mind how much of pop culture we owe to the Black and LGBTQ+ communities. So educational! I feel far more cultured than I did going in. I understand why it’s such a documentary staple.

I have no words. So beautiful. I’m so sorry venus

i love being queer

venus i carry you in my heart every day.

Wow this is crucially important. Going to watch the outtakes and deleted scenes later. RIP Venus

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we need more media like this.

June 9, 26

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wish I watched this before I watched pose

A classic of queer culture