The Acclaimed Documentary
PARIS IS BURNING
On DVD September 6
BURBANK, Calif., May 20, 2005 – Miramax Home Entertainment presents PARIS IS BURNING, a
fascinating and lively documentary on Harlem drag balls, thrown by predominantly inner city African-
American and Latino gay men in the 1980’s. The film features unique footage of the wild pageants as
well as compelling interviews with ball participants who describe their backgrounds and dreams. A one-of-
a-kind look at the surprising complexities of an elaborate subculture, PARIS IS BURNING has won
11 awards at international and domestic film festivals, including the New York Film Critics Circle
Awards for Best Documentary, the Berlin International Film Festival award for Best Documentary, and
the Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary. The title is taken from one of the
larger drag balls, also titled ‘Paris Is Burning,’ hosted by Paris Dupree. Directed by Jennie Livingston.
DVD bonus materials:
• Outtakes from the film
• Feature commentary with director Jennie Livingston, editor Jonathan Oppenheim and members of
the film’s real-life cast.
Visit the website “www.whosthetop.org” for more information on director Jennie Livingston.
STREET DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2005
Suggested retail price: $29.99 (DVD)
Rated: “R” For Sexual Content and Language
Bonus materials not rated and subject to change.
Feature running time: Approximately 71 minutes
DVD aspect ratio: 1.66:1 enhanced for 16x9 screens
DVD Sound: Dolby® Digital 2.0 Surround Sound
Language: English audio; Spanish subtitles
Miramax Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized
industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company
for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes
and DVDs.
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