Париж горит (1990)

"Paris is Burning" is a documentary film released in 1990, directed by Jennie Livingston. The film explores the drag ball culture in New York City's African American and Latinx LGBTQ+ community in the 1980s. The film showcases the lives of various performers, including Carmen and Brooke, Andre Christian, Dorian Corey, Paris Dupree, Pepper LaBeija, Junior LaBeija, Willie Ninja, Sandy Ninja, Kim Pendavis, and Freddie Pendavis. The film focuses on the performers' struggles and triumphs as they navigate societal and systemic barriers and seek solace and acceptance within their communities. The film also highlights the role of voguing, a dance form that originated within the drag ball culture and became a global phenomenon. The film depicts the performers' experiences with earnestness and empathy, highlighting their humanity and resilience in the face of marginalization. The performers' stories are interspersed with candid interviews and archival footage of various voguing competitions. "Paris is Burning" garnered critical acclaim and is considered a landmark in LGBTQ+ cinema. The film's impact can be seen in the popularization of voguing and various other queer cultural landmarks.