Look back at some of out favourite moments and dancers from the seminal ballroom documentary, Paris is Burning 👀 Watch here on NOWNESS: https://www.nowness.com/topic/ballroom/paris-is-burning-clip | NOWNESS

Ever wondered where 'shade' or 'voguing' come from? Paris Is Burning is a revolutionary 1991 documentary exploring the hugely influential ballroom culture of New York City. It's a must-watch for fans of iconic documentaries, series like Pose or anyone celebrating Mardi Gras. Heads up though, language warning! | Netflix

Paris Is Burning (1990) is a groundbreaking documentary that captures the heart of New York’s underground ballroom scene in the late 1980s. Centered around Black and Latino LGBTQ communities, the film documents their battles for visibility and survival through drag, fashion, and performance. It gave voice to those often left out of mainstream narratives—people navigating poverty, racism, and homophobia while building chosen families and claiming their space. The film not only introduced ballroom