| Edition |
Director-approved two-DVD special edition. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (76 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (36 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm). |
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polychrome rdacc |
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color |
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plastic rdapm |
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4 3/4 in. |
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digital rdatr |
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optical rdarm |
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mono rdacpc |
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Dolby Digital 1.0 |
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fullscreen rdaar |
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NTSC rdabs |
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video file rdaft |
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DVD video |
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region 1 rdare |
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Motion pictures lcgft |
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Documentary films lcgft |
| Series |
The Criterion collection ; 1018 |
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Criterion collection ; 1018.
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| System Details |
DVD, NTSC; region 1, 1.33:1 aspect ratio, Dolby monaural audio. |
| Note |
Subtitled in English for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
| Performer |
Featuring Dorian Corey, Pepper Labeija, Venus Xtravaganza, Octavia Saint Laurent, Willi Ninja, Kim Pendavis, Freddie Pendavis, Andre Christian, Paris Dupree. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, Paul Gibson ; editor, Jonathan Oppenheim ; co-producer, Barry Swimar ; executive producers, Nigel Finch, Davis Lacy. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1990. |
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2K digital restoration supervised by director Jennie Livingston. |
| Summary |
Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City's African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball scene. Made over seven years, it offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion 'houses,' from fierce contests for trophies to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with homophobia, transphobia, racism, AIDS, and poverty. |
| Contents |
disc one. Paris is burning; [Special features] -- disc two. [Special features]. |
| Note |
Special features on disc one: commentary soundtrack from 2005, featuring Jennie Livingston, ball community members Freddie Pendavis and Willi Ninja, and film editor Jonathan Oppenheim ; never-before-seen outtakes. On disc two: new conversation between Jennie Livingston, ball community members Sol Pendavis and Freddie Pendavis, and filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris ; episodes of The Joan Rivers show from 1991, featuring Livingston and ball community members Dorian Corey, Pepper LaBeija, Freddie Pendavis, and Ninja; Giselle Xtravaganza, a Latinx trans woman talks about the significance of Paris is burning; trailers; in booklet, an essay by filmmaker Michelle Parkerson and a 1991 review by poet Essex Hemphill. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for language and sexuality. |
| Language |
In English. |
| Subject |
Drag balls -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Cross-dressers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs.
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African American gay men -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs.
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Hispanic American gay men -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs.
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Transgender women -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs.
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Gay culture -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Voguing (Dance) -- New York (State) -- New York.
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New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs.
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African American gay men. (OCoLC)fst00799178
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Drag balls. (OCoLC)fst00897357
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Gay culture. (OCoLC)fst01201219
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Gay men -- Social life and customs.
(OCoLC)fst00939152
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Manners and customs. (OCoLC)fst01007815
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Voguing (Dance) (OCoLC)fst01168738
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New York (State) -- New York.
(OCoLC)fst01204333
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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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Documentary films. (OCoLC)fst01710390
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Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Nonfiction films. (OCoLC)fst01710269
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710450
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| Added Author |
Livingston, Jennie, film director, film producer.
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Corey, Dorian, 1937-1993, performer.
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LaBeija, Pepper, 1950-2003, performer.
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Ninja, Willi, performer.
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Xtravaganza, Venus, 1965-1988, performer.
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Off White Productions, Inc., production company.
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Criterion Collection (Firm), publisher.
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| ISBN |
9781681436982 |
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1681436981 |
| Standard No. |
715515241618 |
| Music No. |
CC3119DDVD The Criterion Collection |
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