Review of Paris Is Burning (1991) by Jason T — 02 Jun 2007

The music to this film captures the time so well, feels like you're alive in 1989.

This review of Paris Is Burning (1991) was written by Jason T on 02 Jun 2007.

Paris Is Burning has generally received very positive reviews.

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