SCREENING: Paris is Burning

1664 Columbia Road Northwest,Washington DC 20009

24 June, 2021

Description

Thursday, June 24 - Screening time: 7:00 P.M. Paris is Burning Directed by Jennie Livingston Main cast: Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, Angie Xtravaganza 1990 - United States - 78 min. This documentary focuses on drag queens living in New York City and their "house" culture, which provides a sense of community and support for the flamboyant and often socially shunned performers. Groups from each house compete in elaborate balls that take cues from the world of fashion. Also touching on issues of racism and poverty, the film features interviews with a number of renowned drag queens, including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija and Dorian Corey. Film is in English at Tribute Collective - 1664 Columbia Road NW, Washington DC, 20009 FREE ADMISSION - Seats are limited. Limited street parking available on Columbia Road. We encourage you to use your bikes, ridesharing or public transportation. COVID SAFETY PROTOCOL All necessary measures are taken, including but not limited to: controlled capacity, frequent cleaning of high traffic area and safe social distancing throughout the space. Masks are required for everyone. If you are an at-risk person, have symptoms, have been in contact with a sick person or a person who has tested positive for Covid19 in the last 14 days, we ask that you do not come to this event. Tribute is a cross-disciplinary platform in Washington, DC that celebrates sustainable and ethical design. We sell fashion and homeware brands with transparent sourcing and manufacturing. We also organize cultural activities related to our collection and curate fashion exhibitions.