Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (76 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in |
Summary |
A documentary about the young homosexual men of Harlem who originated "voguing" and turned these stylized dance competitions into glittering expressions of fierce personal pride. A story of street-wise urban survival, gay self-affirmation, and the pursuit of a desperate dream |
Notes |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1990 |
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Special features: feature commentary by Jennie Livingston, director/producer; Willie Ninja, Mother, House of Ninja; Freddie Pendavis, House of Pendavis and Jonathan Oppenheim, editor; never-before-seen outtakes |
Credits |
Cinematographer, Paul Gibson ; editor, Jonathan Oppenheim |
Cast |
Dorian Corey, Pepper Labeija, Venus Xtravaganza, Octavia St. Laurent, Willi Ninja |
Notes |
DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital mono |
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MPAA rating: R; for language and sexuality |
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Captioned for the hearing impaired ; optional subtitles in Spanish |
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Available to Deakin staff and students only |
Subject |
Cross-dressers -- New York (State)
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African American gays -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social life and customs.
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Gays -- New York (State)
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Dance -- Competitions -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Subculture.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings.
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Author |
Livingston, Jennie.
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Corey, Dorian, 1937-1993.
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LaBeija, Pepper, 1950-2003.
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Xtravaganza, Venus
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Miramax Films.
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Off White Productions, Inc.
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Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm)
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ISBN |
0788861492 |
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