Its endlessly quotable and aniconic entry in queer cinema, but its also a controversial film.

What Is Paris is Burning About?

There would be noParis is Burningwithout its cast of real-life icons.

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Willi Ninja vogues during a ball in the LGBTQ documentary Paris is Burning (1990).

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