Screening as part of “Reel Pride” at Enzian!

This June, celebrate the power of queer representation through a collection of bold, groundbreaking, and deeply human films. From enduring classics to emerging voices, REEL PRIDE showcases a rich tapestry of experiences that reflect the diversity, resilience, and creativity of the LGBTQIA+ community. Join Enzian for an unforgettable series of films, designed to generate conversations and foster community through the lens of great storytelling.

Stick around after the film for a lively discussion with Enzian’s Programming Manager, Tim Anderson, and acclaimed documentarian Betsy Kalin, as they dive into the legacy, impact, and powerful place this story holds in queer history!

Paris Is Burning:

***WINNER – Grand Jury Prize – 1991 Sundance Film Festival
***WINNER – Outstanding Documentary Film – 1992 GLAAD Media Awards

35th Anniversary! In partnership with Dyke Nite Orlando.

Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s African American and Latinx Harlem drag ball scene. Made over seven years, Paris Is Burning offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion “houses,” from fierce contests for trophies, to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with homophobia and transphobia, racism, AIDS, and poverty. Featuring legendary voguers, drag queens, and trans women—including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza—Paris Is Burning brings it, celebrating the joy of movement, the force of eloquence, and the draw of community.

Digitally remastered by the UCLA Film and Television Archive in conjunction with Sundance Institute and Outfest UCLA Legacy Project. Preservation funded by Sundance Institute, Outfest and the Andrew J. Kuehn Jr. Foundation.

1990, 71 minutes, USA, Directed by Jennie Livingston, Rated R

Preceded by “Shade in the Sunshine State”

A glimpse into the ways the LGBTQ+ ballroom community in Miami uses performance as a form of political activism in a state that is currently passing legislation to deny the rights of queer and transgender people.

2024, 14 minutes, USA, Directed by Olivia Bendis, Ben Nakhuda, Julio Rocha, Not Rated

Stick around after the film for a lively discussion with Enzian’s Programming Manager, Tim Anderson, and acclaimed documentarian Betsy Kalin, as they dive into the legacy, impact, and powerful place this story holds in queer history!

About the Speaker: Betsy Kalin is an award-winning director/producer/writer at Itchy Bee Productions. Her Emmy-nominated documentary VISION 2030: FUTURE OF SOCAL premiered on Spectrum News 1 to two million households. Her previous documentary EAST LA INTERCHANGE won ten jury and audience awards to date. Her films ROOF, CHAINED!, and HEARTS CRACKED OPEN have been honored with multiple awards at festivals around the world. She was recently awarded a NEH/ITVS Humanities Documentary Development Fellowship for DREAMING IN SOMALI. Her current project is LESBIANS IN BOYSTOWN. Betsy strongly believes in the power of storytelling to inspire dialogues, challenge perceptions and educate a wide audience around issues of human rights, and social and environmental justice. She is an Assistant Professor in the Film Program at the University of Central Florida.