Paris is Burning Article Throughout the article, the author discusses how unique Paris is Burning truly is, with an emphasis on the idea of race surrounding the film’s characters and audience. For g...Read More
While watching Jennie Livingston’s Paris is Burning, my favorite moments were the interview segments with the main subjects. These powerful scenes allowed us to connect with these drag queens ou...Read More
Going into this film, I expected to see people getting crafty to make the stereotypical flashy drag outfits, accompanied by a tight-knit community that was bonded over similar backgrounds. I had a ver...Read More
I found myself at odds with Paris is Burning. Jennie Livingston’s vividly candid documentary utilizes the aesthetic of ballroom culture to the maximum, leaving the viewer unable to look away eve...Read More
Different from other kinds of films, the documentary title does not build up expectations of what a movie may be. There are less common tropes and unlike many genres, the documentary label on a film p...Read More