Honoring Queer Black History

In celebration of Black History Month, Spectrum Cinema will showcase the iconic documentary Paris Is Burning, a vibrant chronicle of New York’s 1980s drag ball culture. This groundbreaking film highlights the creativity, resilience, and chosen family dynamics of Black and Latinx queer communities, while honoring their lasting impact on LGBTQ+ history.

Genre: Documentary

A chronicle of New York's drag scene in the 1980s, focusing on balls, voguing and the ambitions and dreams of those who gave the era its warmth and vitality.

Doors open at 5:00 PM, with the film beginning at 5:30 PM. Stay after the screening for a guided discussion on the film’s cultural significance and how its themes of self-expression and survival resonate with our community today.

Refreshments will be available for purchase, and we encourage attendees to reflect on the contributions of queer Black individuals as we continue to fight for equality and representation. Together, let’s honor the legacy of those who paved the way for us.