| Edition |
Widescreen. |
| Description |
1 DVD (77 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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Dolby |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| Note |
Documentary. |
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Optional English subtitles for the hearing impaired. |
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In English with optional Spanish subtitles. |
| Performer |
Featuring Dorian Corey, Pepper Labeija, Venus Xtravaganza, Octavia Saint Laurent, Willi Ninja. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, Paul Gibson ; editor, Jonathan Oppenheim. |
| Note |
"Miramax Films." |
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Container incorrectly indicates full screen presentation. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC, region 1; full screen presentation; Dolby digital. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1990. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R (for language and sexuality). |
| Summary |
Filmed between 1987 and 1989, Paris is burning explores the world of New York drag balls and voguing competitions. |
| Contents |
Special features: Feature commentary by Jennie Livingston, director/producer; Willie Ninja, Mother, House of Ninja; Freddie Pendavis, House of Pendavis and Jonathan Oppenheim, editor -- Outtakes. |
| Note |
"Stock #41451"--Disc label. |
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"K6943"--Disc label. |
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"K6944"--Container. |
| Subject |
Cross-dressers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs.
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Cross-dressers. |
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New York (State) -- New York. |
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Manners and customs. |
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Drag balls -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Drag balls. |
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African American gay men -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs.
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African American gay men. |
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Gay men -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs.
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Gay men. |
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Voguing (Dance) -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Voguing (Dance) |
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Dance -- Competitions -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Dance -- Competitions. |
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Marginality, Social -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Marginality, Social. |
| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Subject |
Crossdressers. |
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Drag balls. |
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African American gay men. |
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Gay men. |
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Voguing. |
| Added Author |
Livingston, Jennie.
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Swimar, Barry.
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Finch, Nigel, 1949-1995.
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Lacy, Davis.
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Corey, Dorian, 1937-1993.
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LaBeija, Pepper, 1950-2003.
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Xtravaganza, Venus, 1965-1988.
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Saint Laurent, Octavia, 1964-2009.
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Ninja, Willi.
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Gibson, Paul.
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Oppenheim, Jonathan.
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Off White Productions, Inc.
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Miramax Films.
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Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0788861492 |
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9780788861499 |
| Standard No. |
786936297256 |
| Music No. |
41451 Miramax Home Entertainment |
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K6943 Miramax Home Entertainment |
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K6944 Miramax Home Entertainment |
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