From “Paris Is Burning” To “Kiki”
At last year’s Sundance there was a screening of “Paris Is Burning,” Jennie Livingston’s landmark film detailing the world of New York’s ballroom or voguing scene. It sparkled at the festival but also reignited a debate around who got to tell the story and who ultimately benefited from the film. Almost 25 years on from the debut of “Paris Is Burning,” “Kiki” tells the story of the modern scene in New York and takes a deep dive into the world beyond the ball. Details.
