Description |
1 videodisc (76 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 1; Dolby digital sound; full screen (1.33:1). |
Performer |
Starring Dorian Corey, Pepper Labeija, Venus Xtravaganza, Octavia St. Laurent, Willi Ninja, Anji Xtravaganza, Freddie Pendavis, Junior Labeija. |
Credits |
Cinematographer, Paul Gibson ; editor, Jonathan Oppenheim. |
Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1990. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: R, for language and sexuality. |
Summary |
"An unblinking behind-the-scenes story of fashion-obsessed New Yorkers who created 'voguing' and drag balls, and turned these raucous celebrations into a powerful expression of fierce personal pride"--Container. |
Note |
Special features: commentary by Jennie Livingston and others; never-before-seen outtakes. |
Contents |
Special features: Feature commentary by Jennie Livingston, director/producer; Willie Ninja, Mother, House of Ninja; Freddie Pendavis, House of Pendavis and Jonathan Oppenheim, editor -- Outtakes. |
Language |
In English, with optional Spanish subtitles and optional English subtitles for the hearing impaired; closed-captioned in English. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Gay culture -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Cross-dressers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs.
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Gay men -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs.
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Voguing (Dance) -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Drag balls -- New York (State) -- New York.
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New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Livingston, Jennie. Producer. Director.
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Corey, Dorian, 1937-1993. Performer.
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LaBeija, Pepper, 1950-2003. Performer.
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Xtravaganza, Venus. Performer.
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St. Laurent, Octavia. Performer.
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Ninja, Willi. Performer.
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Xtravaganza, Anji. Performer.
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Pendavis, Freddie. Performer.
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Labeija, Junior. Performer.
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Gibson, Paul. Cinematographer.
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Miramax Films.
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Prestige (Firm)
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Off White Productions, Inc.
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Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.)
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Standard No. |
886470460823 |
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