This queer classic captures the 1980s African-American, Latino, gay and transgender ball culture of New York City with intimacy and gusto.

Synopsis

An unblinking behind the scenes story of fashion obsessed New Yorkers who created “voguing” and drag balls, and turned these raucous celebrations into a powerful expression of personal pride. The world within a world is instantly familiar, filled with ambitions, desires and yearnings that reflect America itself. The film also explores issues such as racism, homophobia and AIDS, in an intimate portrait of an urban community in which the allure of high fashion, status and wealth becomes an affirmation of love, acceptance and joy.