Paris Is Burning (1990)★ 8.5/10
- Documentary
Directed by: Jennie Livingston
1980s New York drag balls and voguing captured the hopes, struggles, and dreams of the LGBTQ+ communities.
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Brooke XtravaganzaSelfAndré ChristianSelf
Dorian CoreySelf
Paris DupréeSelf
Pepper LaBeijaSelfJunior LabeijaSelf
Willi NinjaSelfSandy NinjaSelfKim PendavisSelf
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Keoni MeauxNovember 26, 2025
Keoni MeauxNovember 26, 2025Absolutely essential piece of media for any queer person. These people paved the way for things like Drag Race to even exist. The ball scene did so much for queer people. RIP to all those that couldn't see how much their legacy did for us.
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Plantão CinéfiloDecember 29, 2021
Plantão CinéfiloDecember 29, 2021Category is...
Indescribably relevant piece of record and art, despite coherent discussions about treatment of the subjects regarding ethics in documentary-making; but still an iconic film, a hallmark of pop and queer culture, and one who serves as source and inspiration for so many of the shows and books being produced today. And for good reason.
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Jenn The EditorJune 3, 2025
Jenn The EditorJune 3, 2025Happy Pride Month 🌈
What are your favourite LGBTQI+ movies and tv shows? I started a list of my fave queer movies at the link below. Am I missing anything? Share your favourite Pride-related movie in the comments!…
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Esteban EordoghMay 18, 2026
Esteban EordoghMay 18, 2026Películas del Genero LGBT+ dignas de ver por su valor artístico
Aquí tienes una selección de películas icónicas que han definido o marcado a la generación LGBT+ en distintos momentos: 🌟 Clásicos y Pioneras(Mediados del Siglo XX - Principios de los 90) Paris Is Burning (1990): Este…
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