Elsie's Film House presents... QUEER FLICKS curated by Flick & Jolene

PARIS IS BURNING dir. Jennie Livingston (1991) USA | M | 78 mins

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.

6.30pm - schmoozing

7pm - movie start time

QUEER FLICKS is a monthly series of iconic LGBTQIA+ movies. Queer folk, family, friends and allies welcome.

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