Burning (1990): Paris Is

The ability to blend into heteronormative society, which was often a survival tactic for trans individuals and gay men of color. Impact and Legacy Paris Is Burning (1990)

Participants belong to "Houses" (e.g., House of LaBeija, House of Xtravaganza) led by "Mothers" or "Fathers" who provide emotional and sometimes financial support to youth often rejected by their biological families. Paris Is Burning (1990)

The film explores the lives of Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ individuals who were largely excluded from mainstream society due to racism, homophobia, and poverty. The ability to blend into heteronormative society, which

A highly stylized form of dance that originated in the balls as a way to "throw shade" or settle rivalries through performance. House of LaBeija