The Codpast!

YAHNY Film Club 019 – Paris is Burning


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In the second edition of their Pride series, Jack and Sean look at the ground-breaking documentary Paris Is Burning. Directed by Jennie Livingston, it charts the lives of the gay, trans, Latino and African American communities that laid the foundations for the ball culture in New York in the 1980s.
This documentary follows the lives of those who take part in the balls and gives the viewer a unique insight into the culture, preparation, and indeed hardship that many of these exceptional individuals went through daily. Using footage of the balls and one-on-one interviews, Livingston tells their stories and gives a voice to what is now one of the most mainstream forms of expression in the 21st century.
Each time as part of the film club they will share a film, invite you all to watch along ahead of the episode. Then listen along as Sean & Jack review, discuss, and break down that week's selection.
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