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A celebration of personal expression told through the dance style of Vogueing, with attention to ownership, regality, and identity as expressed through the abundant family that is LGBTQ community. Featuring artists from The Martha Graham Dance Company, Ryan Murphy's POSE FX, Phantom of the Opera National Tour, FOSSE VERSON FX, An American in Paris, and the best underground battles of New York. I find the most sensual and sexy moments to be those that are tied to unapologetic expression of the self. Vogue choreography by the dancers.
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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, PARIS IS BURNING 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. Featuring legendary voguers, drag queens, and trans women — including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza.
