QuoteKiki, a new feature-length documentary directed by Sara Jorden? and co-written by Twiggy Pucci Gar?on, introduces audience-goers to this vibrant community and culture in its modern-day form. The film takes place three decades after the release of Paris Is Burning, the 1990 documentary that chronicled N.Y.C.?s black and Latinx gay ballroom scene during the 1980s. (Gar?on?s co-writing credit seems to allow for the subjects to control the way their narratives unfold on screen. A long overdue nod to the subjects of Paris Is Burning, who felt its director Jennie Livingston had taken advantage of them.) Unlike Paris Is Burning, which is rife with scenes of founding house mothers and fathers, Kiki follows the lives of its progeny ? Gar?on, his best friend Chi Chi Mizrahi, Divo Pink Lady, and two young black trans women, Gia Marie Love and Izana ?Zaryia Mizrahi? Vidal ? all legendary and all up-and-coming. Like the generations before them, they are figuring out a way to collectively survive their ?transitions,? as Gia Love puts it in one of the film?s opening shots. It doesn?t take long to realize: these ballroom-scene youth want to turn their perseverance into an emblem of triumph; they want their stories to be a victory of the QTPOC imagination over AIDS and an America that has done its very best to shut them out.
By stylizing survival, N.Y.C.?s black and Latinx queer community in the late ?70s and ?80s were forced to create safe spaces on the Christopher Street Pier and in clubs around Manhattan ? ports of peace and belonging that were given the title ?Paris.? These spaces established a culture of QTPOC fantasy, dreamed up by a hamstrung generation who lived entirely on the borders of society. Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, Angie Xtravaganza, and Willi Ninja, all icons of Paris, held drag balls inspired by the ones hosted in Harlem at Rockland Palace in the ?20s. There, they fashioned new identities, invented vogue, created new music ? the ballroom scene?s DJ Mikeq and his music collective Qween Beats soundtracks Kiki with vogue beats ? and lived out denied desires that ended in death for many of them and their friends.
The kiki scene, a youthful offshoot of the traditional ballroom scene, unearthed for the mainstream in Paris Is Burning, has fully emerged in the past decade. Kiki depicts a dynamic community that uses vogue and ball competitions to foster youth development for queer kids of color. In one scene, shot at the Seward Park Extension, the House of Pink Lady convenes. Divo Pink Lady, who grows more comfortable expressing his sexuality as the film progresses, spins into the air and vogues across the floor. The house chants and claps, while in another section of the rec room Omari Mizrahi holds a group circle, providing a lesson on realness. ?In ballroom we can be whatever we want to be,? he says. ?You know what I?m saying? I can choose to be masculine or feminine. In this house, I don?t want us to have labels, simply this: you walk realness, doesn?t matter what realness it is, but you know because it?s you.? Omari then holds a class where the kids model the self confidence he instills in them. ?Yeah,? he says, eyeing a butch queen, ?I am looking for you to sell it.?
Read more: http://www.thefader.com/2017/03/06/kiki-film-essay
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the ballroom scene is so interesting to me
but i feel like a lot of those girls just cant move on
:dead:
Yassss
And omg divo better book w/ this exposure
cool. will tune in
Where's the lank?
this look so good
and they better make sure that my grandmother makes an appearance (http://www.brandysource.net/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=245;type=avatar)
Quote from: BrokenHeartsHeal on March 06, 2017, 10:25:59 PM
and they better make sure that my grandmother makes an appearance (http://www.brandysource.net/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=245;type=avatar)
Qu-ing!
Quote from: BrokenHeartsHeal on March 06, 2017, 10:25:59 PM
and they better make sure that my grandmother makes an appearance (http://www.brandysource.net/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=245;type=avatar)
I watched a recent Ballroom Throwback not too long ago and Mc Debra was using a four-wheel walker.
What happened?
:stressed:
Quote from: .betterwiseup on March 06, 2017, 11:10:41 PM
Quote from: BrokenHeartsHeal on March 06, 2017, 10:25:59 PM
and they better make sure that my grandmother makes an appearance (http://www.brandysource.net/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=245;type=avatar)
I watched a recent Ballroom Throwback not too long ago and Mc Debra was using a four-wheel walker.
What happened?
:stressed:
wtf
lemme go search
Quote from: BrokenHeartsHeal on March 06, 2017, 11:24:22 PM
Quote from: .betterwiseup on March 06, 2017, 11:10:41 PM
Quote from: BrokenHeartsHeal on March 06, 2017, 10:25:59 PM
and they better make sure that my grandmother makes an appearance (http://www.brandysource.net/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=245;type=avatar)
I watched a recent Ballroom Throwback not too long ago and Mc Debra was using a four-wheel walker.
What happened?
:stressed:
wtf
lemme go search
I've never seen 'burning
:diddraispoot:
QuoteAvery Johnson 1 week ago
Kelly said he was losing his vision, so he wanted to see everyone one last time. I'm praying for him.
:stressed: :stressed:
Quote from: Bougi?. on March 06, 2017, 11:28:03 PM
I've never seen 'burning
:diddraispoot:
They just added back on Netflix. It's everything!
At the same time, it's sad because most all the people in the documentary passed away.
aw that's sad.
They really be losing the gorls left and right through illness, aids and hate crimes. I'm kinda glad my mother loves me and I've had a home :stressed:
Quote from: .betterwiseup on March 06, 2017, 11:31:41 PM
Quote from: Bougi?. on March 06, 2017, 11:28:03 PM
I've never seen 'burning
:diddraispoot:
They just added back on Netflix. It's everything!
At the same time, it's sad because most all the people in the documentary passed away.
ive read about the cast over the years but I just never got around to watch. Thanks! I'm gonna watch it.
GAG! I need to sit and watch 'Paris Is Burning'.
WHO IS KELLY?
and why is he losing his vision
the big one that argues with deb a lot?
Yea, Kelly is the big one. :dead:
Voguing is so beautiful.
What's wrong with Kels?
She's a hoot
Oh I found the lank as well in case anyone wants to see
this makes me think about that one video with a big tranny throwing a table and someone tossing a chair at her and she catches and throws it back at someone..
but yeah i been meaning to watch paris is burning i need to check it out
Kelly was saying that MC Debra is losing his vision.
oh nooooo
not QU-ING
Quote from: GLIZZY on March 07, 2017, 12:34:06 AM
oh nooooo
not QU-ING
hjgkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkjjhgjhg
This documentary dkdkkdjdjdkd
Our legendary mothers :oof:
This looks good. I'll check it out later.
Venus :stressed:
T4P
about the 'Burning
always wonder wat happn to the teens in times square manhattan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17mm8ENU-RU
woo the way I stormed glock as Baph and Bou tussle in the background :flamebroiled:
Quote from: BrokenHeartsHeal on March 07, 2017, 08:11:12 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17mm8ENU-RU
woo the way I stormed glock as Baph and Bou tussle in the background :flamebroiled:
:flamebroiled:
Quote from: Bougi?. on March 07, 2017, 02:43:22 AM
This documentary dkdkkdjdjdkd
Our legendary mothers :oof:
So much back stories about them.
Dorian had a dead body in his closet for 30 years.
(http://dangerousminds.net/content/uploads/images/made/content/uploads/images/Corey_full_465_614_int.jpg)
The article
https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=OeQCAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA50&lpg=PA50&dq=drag+queen+and+the+mummy&source=bl&ots=9P9lNELRMV&sig=ExToyAJtmc1naRfg0uv2HqUzj5k&hl=en&ei=KRw-TczzLMeh8QP_j4DbCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result#v=onepage&q=drag%20queen%20and%20the%20mummy&f=false
Quote from: Uni on March 07, 2017, 07:41:56 AM
about the 'Burning
always wonder wat happn to the teens in times square manhattan
Alot of them passed away.
The only one that I know is still alive is Freddie Pendavis.
Quote from: .betterwiseup on March 07, 2017, 08:58:39 AM
Quote from: Uni on March 07, 2017, 07:41:56 AM
about the 'Burning
always wonder wat happn to the teens in times square manhattan
Alot of them passed away.
The only one that I know is still alive is Freddie Pendavis.
How did they? Except Ven', obviously
Quote from: Uni on March 07, 2017, 09:10:47 AM
Quote from: .betterwiseup on March 07, 2017, 08:58:39 AM
Quote from: Uni on March 07, 2017, 07:41:56 AM
about the 'Burning
always wonder wat happn to the teens in times square manhattan
Alot of them passed away.
The only one that I know is still alive is Freddie Pendavis.
How did they? Except Ven', obviously
Alot of them died with AIDS.
Pepper LaBeija cause of death was a heart attack.
Quote from: .betterwiseup on March 07, 2017, 09:18:27 AM
Quote from: Uni on March 07, 2017, 09:10:47 AM
Quote from: .betterwiseup on March 07, 2017, 08:58:39 AM
Quote from: Uni on March 07, 2017, 07:41:56 AM
about the 'Burning
always wonder wat happn to the teens in times square manhattan
Alot of them passed away.
The only one that I know is still alive is Freddie Pendavis.
How did they? Except Ven', obviously
Alot of them died with AIDS.
Pepper LaBeija cause of death was a heart attack.
Death my ex named his car pepper labeija .. I guess he got it from that movie
yuck
Quote from: .betterwiseup on March 07, 2017, 09:18:27 AM
Quote from: Uni on March 07, 2017, 09:10:47 AM
Quote from: .betterwiseup on March 07, 2017, 08:58:39 AM
Quote from: Uni on March 07, 2017, 07:41:56 AM
about the 'Burning
always wonder wat happn to the teens in times square manhattan
Alot of them passed away.
The only one that I know is still alive is Freddie Pendavis.
How did they? Except Ven', obviously
Alot of them died with AIDS.
Pepper LaBeija cause of death was a heart attack.
omg thats so tragic
(https://68.media.tumblr.com/9f7fec4fbda11d8ffe70ea1c11c52cc1/tumblr_inline_okxktqEdII1twtxj7_500.gif)
Quote from: Kurama on March 07, 2017, 12:12:39 PM
(https://68.media.tumblr.com/9f7fec4fbda11d8ffe70ea1c11c52cc1/tumblr_inline_okxktqEdII1twtxj7_500.gif)
(http://i.imgur.com/75uGR6Z.gif)
There's so many levels to this gay lifestyle :damselindistress:
Why do most gay men in this ballroom scene mess have flat asses?
This is disappointing
All these skinny people with no boochies
No damn eye candy
This is good tho
I feel for them
And it's helping me understand this ballroom life
Because foreal foreal .. I lowkey looked down on ballroom ppl ..
Like my skin use to breakout when a fag would throw their back to the ground
Quote from: GLIZZY on March 08, 2017, 07:27:03 PM
I lowkey looked down on ballroom ppl ..
I definitely did the same, I think most ppl do. Until things like this happen and exposure allows for us to learn more about something.
I respect the ballroom lifestyle now.
Thx for this.
I've grown so much this year ...
my level of education and acceptance of trans and ballroom ppl has grown immensely not that they needed my acceptance.. it feels good to know that most of us are striving towards the betterment of our community
❤️.. real shit
Quote from: Kurama on March 08, 2017, 07:28:38 PM
Quote from: GLIZZY on March 08, 2017, 07:27:03 PM
I lowkey looked down on ballroom ppl ..
I definitely did the same, I think most ppl do. Until things like this happen and exposure allows for us to learn more about something.
!!!!!!
This was very well put together
I had no clue that these houses were created to help these gays because they were homeless or booted out because their families wouldn't embrace them
I mean.. now it makes perfect sense
I just never knew
Hmph ... we still have so much growing to do as blacks
But still
How the fuck don't these people crack or break their damn backs and/or neck
WTF
One of my clients was kicked out on the streets, even AFTER his family made him eat from plastic plates and utensils when they found out he was gay. They automatically said thought he had aids and kicked him out because they were scared to interact with him. I knew then that I had been wrong about the way I look at people in the scene, sex workers, and just other Black gay men in general. :'( :'(
Quote from: GLIZZY on March 08, 2017, 07:24:38 PM
Why do most gay men in this ballroom scene mess have flat asses?
:uhh: have you not seen the sex siren categories?
Quote from: Kurama on March 08, 2017, 07:38:00 PM
One of my clients was kicked out on the streets, even AFTER his family made him eat from plastic plates and utensils when they found out he was gay. They automatically said thought he had aids and kicked him out because they were scared to interact with him. I knew then that I had been wrong about the way I look at people in the scene, sex workers, and just other Black gay men in general. :'( :'(
that is so fucked up
Fucking wow 😳
I wish my mother would sift me a damn paper plate
Oh bitchhhhhh
Quote from: BrokenHeartsHeal on March 08, 2017, 07:38:44 PM
Quote from: GLIZZY on March 08, 2017, 07:24:38 PM
Why do most gay men in this ballroom scene mess have flat asses?
:uhh: have you not seen the sex siren categories?
well I'm talking about this ballroom stuff
This documentary hasn't gotten to the masculine stuff
Just the twisting and back slapping section
Everyone has lil ass booties
Thats fucked up but I laughed.
Quote from: GLIZZY on March 08, 2017, 07:40:52 PM
Quote from: BrokenHeartsHeal on March 08, 2017, 07:38:44 PM
Quote from: GLIZZY on March 08, 2017, 07:24:38 PM
Why do most gay men in this ballroom scene mess have flat asses?
:uhh: have you not seen the sex siren categories?
well I'm talking about this ballroom stuff
This documentary hasn't gotten to the masculine stuff
Just the twisting and back slapping section
Everyone has lil ass booties
oh, yeah. One thing about these docs is that they don't really cover the more masculine or masculine leaning types and some of the realness categories. I found out about those afterwards.
Quote from: BrokenHeartsHeal on March 08, 2017, 07:38:44 PM
Quote from: GLIZZY on March 08, 2017, 07:24:38 PM
Why do most gay men in this ballroom scene mess have flat asses?
:uhh: have you not seen the sex siren categories?
ack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttH92RMrIcM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulZ_HxuClIM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FNisLEO5Qw
:oof:
Quote from: GLIZZY on March 08, 2017, 07:28:40 PM
I respect the ballroom lifestyle now.
Thx for this.
I've grown so much this year ...
my level of education and acceptance of trans and ballroom ppl has grown immensely not that they needed my acceptance.. it feels good to know that most of us are striving towards the betterment of our community
❤️.. real shit
About time
And Bre too
im going to have to give this hard pass.
:udontlookok: