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Paris Is Burning

8.019911h 18m15MovieDocumentaryHistory

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…

DirectorJennie Livingston
ProducersJennie Livingston·Barry Swimar

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jennie Livingston

PLPepper LaBeija
Pepper LaBeija
Self
OLOctavia St. Laurent
Octavia St. Laurent
Self
VXVenus Xtravaganza
Venus Xtravaganza
Self
DCDorian Corey
Dorian Corey
Self
WNWilli Ninja
Willi Ninja
Self
PDParis Dupree
Paris Dupree
Self
FPFreddie Pendavis
Freddie Pendavis
Self
SP
Sol Williams Pendavis
Self
JLJunior LaBeija
Junior LaBeija
Self
AXAngie Xtravaganza
Angie Xtravaganza
Self
CXCarmen Xtravaganza
Carmen Xtravaganza
Self
BXBrooke Xtravaganza
Brooke Xtravaganza
Self

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Paris Is Burning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Paris Is Burning?

Paris Is Burning is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Paris Is Burning on Netflix?

No, Paris Is Burning is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Paris Is Burning on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Paris Is Burning isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch Paris Is Burning for free?

Paris Is Burning is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.