Review of Paris Is Burning (1991) by Skye B — 01 Oct 2012
An absolute must-see - for all. Riveting and still relevant in 2012. An absolute gem of a documentary, set to make a comeback pretty soon. Livingston acknowledges all angles of her subjects, never sets out to speak for them (visually or aesthetically) and allows them to tell the story, they are truly the stars of the show.
Thought-provoking and honest, and even dares to go places other filmmakers would not (the use of underage gay couples on the street) in order to give you the honest truth, focused on a section of a group of peoples lives.
It is what it is, unapologetically so, and conquers in every single way. Worth the praise, and definitely worth the effort finding it.
This review of Paris Is Burning (1991) was written by Skye B on 01 Oct 2012.
Paris Is Burning has generally received very positive reviews.
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