Join the Smithsonian Latino Center and the National Museum of African American History and Culture for a special 25th anniversary screening of "Paris is Burning" in celebration of LGBT Pride Month. This iconic documentary tells the story of gay and transgender African Americans and Latinos in New York City who respond to challenges with courage and creativity. Told with community voices, this award-winning film by Jennie Livingston about drag culture and voguing tells a deeply human story abou...
Join the Smithsonian Latino Center and the National Museum of African American History and Culture for a special 25th anniversary screening of "Paris is Burning" in celebration of LGBT Pride Month. This iconic documentary tells the story of gay and transgender African Americans and Latinos in New York City who respond to challenges with courage and creativity. Told with community voices, this award-winning film by Jennie Livingston about drag culture and voguing tells a deeply human story about families, survival, and dignity.
Following this screening, there will be an onstage conversation with Smithsonian curator Katherine Ott, LGBT activist and emcee Rayceen Pendarvis, original cast member Dr. Sol Williams Pendavis, Casa Ruby founder Ruby Corado, and the audience. Volunteer support is provided by SI GLOBE, the Smithsonian’s LGBT employees group. Participate on social media with the hashtags #ParisIsBurning and #SmithsonianPride.
"Paris is Burning" is rated R; this screening will feature subtitles for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH). ASL interpretation will be provided. To request additional access services, call (202) 633-0925 or email woodamanr@si.edu.
This program is free and open to the public. Auditorium doors open at 7 p.m. First come, first seated! Please enter via the museum’s Constitution Avenue entrance. The nearest Metro station is Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange, and Silver lines).
