Paris brennt (1990)

Paris brennt: Directed by Jennie Livingston. With Brooke Xtravaganza, André Christian, Dorian Corey, Paris Duprée. A chronicle of New York’s drag scene in the 1980s, focusing on balls, voguing and the ambitions and dreams of those who gave the era its warmth and vitality.

“I just saw this movie again for the first time since it came out. Itu0026#39;s so much sadder now. You feel youu0026#39;re watching these people as they once were, over 10 years ago, when they still had hopes and dreams that by now have probably dwindled to nothing. I read somewhere that most of those profiled died within 4 years, principally from AIDS. Iu0026#39;d love to know what happened to them all. I think Willie Ninja, the most resourceful, clever u0026amp; self-respecting of the group, is still somewhat successful as a dancer/entrepreneur.”