Lafayette Cinematheque: PARIS IS BURNING (Livingston, 1990)

A colorful and exciting documentary about the African American and Latinx Harlem drag ball scene in 1980s New York, Paris is Burning captures the attitudes of an era alongside of its iconic voguing and fashion.

Lafayette Cinematheque brings classic, cult, international, independent, and rarely screened films to Landis Cinema throughout the Fall 2026 semester. From landmark works and recent restorations to horror, documentary, experimental cinema, and unexpected discoveries, each Friday offers a new reason to gather around the big screen. Select screenings feature introductions, conversations, and special guests from Lafayette and beyond, creating a space to watch, talk, and experience film together.

All films are free and open to the public.