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.
Unfortunately the movie Paris Is Burning is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Production | Natalie G. Hill | Production Manager |
| Production | Barry Swimar | Producer |
| Production | Jennie Livingston | Producer |
| Editing | Jonathan Oppenheim | Editor |
| Sound | Lynn Geller | Music |
| Directing | Jennie Livingston | Director |
| Camera | Sam Henriques | Additional Camera |
| Camera | Paul Gibson | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Stacia Thompson | Sound Editor |
| Art | Jim Rogula | Graphic Designer |
| Production | Nigel Finch | Executive Producer |
| Production | Meg McLagan | Associate Producer |
| Production | Claire Goodman | Associate Producer |
| Production | Madison Davis Lacy | Executive Producer |
| Art | Anne Dutlinger | Graphic Designer |
| Sound | Pawel Wdowczak | Sound |
| Sound | Matt Skilton | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Catherine Calderon | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Rick Dior | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Judy Karp | Sound Recordist |
