Paris is burning
(DVD)
Contributors
Livingston, Jennie. Director
Gibson, Paul. Cinematographer
Oppenheim, Jonathan. Film editor
Off White Productions, Inc.
Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm)
Gibson, Paul. Cinematographer
Oppenheim, Jonathan. Film editor
Off White Productions, Inc.
Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm)
Status
Grand Canyon Community Library - Videos
DVD 306.778 PARIS
1 available
DVD 306.778 PARIS
1 available
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Grand Canyon Community Library - Videos | DVD 306.778 PARIS | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American gay men -- New York (State) -- New York.
Cross-dressers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs.
Documentary films
Drag balls -- New York (State) -- New York.
Feature films
Films for the hearing impaired
Gay culture -- New York (State) -- New York.
Gay men -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs.
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs.
Nonfiction films
Voguing (Dance) -- New York (State) -- New York.
Cross-dressers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs.
Documentary films
Drag balls -- New York (State) -- New York.
Feature films
Films for the hearing impaired
Gay culture -- New York (State) -- New York.
Gay men -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs.
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs.
Nonfiction films
Voguing (Dance) -- New York (State) -- New York.
More Details
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (76 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
786936297256
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1990.
General Note
Special features: optional audio commentary by Livingston, Willi Ninja, Freddie Pendavis & Oppenheim; 16 outtakes (47 min.).
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematographer, Paul Gibson ; editor, Jonathan Oppenheim.
Participants/Performers
Starring Carmen and Brooke, Andre Christian, Dorian Corey, Paris Dupree, Pepper Labeija, Junior Labeija, Willi Ninja, Sandy Ninja, Kim Pendavis, Freddie Pendavis, Sol Pendavis, Avis Pendavis, Octavia Saint Laurent, Stevie Saint Laurent, Angie Xtravaganza, Bianca Xtravaganza, Danny Xtravaganza, David Xtravaganza, David Ian Xtravaganza, Venus Xtravaganza.
Description
The "unblinking behind-the-scenes story of the fashion-obsessed New Yorkers who created 'voguing' and drag balls, and turned these raucous celebrations into a powerful expression of fierce personal pride" -- Container.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R, for language and sexuality.
System Details
DVD, region 1; Dolby digital mono.
Language
In English, with optional Spanish subtitles.
Language
Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Awards
Winner of Grand Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival ; Winner, New York Film Critics Circle ; Winner, National Society of Film Critics.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Livingston, J., Gibson, P., & Oppenheim, J. (2005). Paris is burning (Widescreen format.). Miramax Home Entertainment : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Livingston, Jennie, Paul. Gibson and Jonathan. Oppenheim. 2005. Paris Is Burning. Miramax Home Entertainment : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Livingston, Jennie, Paul. Gibson and Jonathan. Oppenheim. Paris Is Burning Miramax Home Entertainment : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Livingston, Jennie., Paul Gibson, and Jonathan Oppenheim. Paris Is Burning Widescreen format., Miramax Home Entertainment : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 2005.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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