Paris is Burning August 24, 2006

Documentary about the Harlem drag balls thrown by predominantly inner city black and Latino gay men in the mid-1980s. The film features footage of the actual 'drag' pageants, as well as interviews with ball participants, who describe their backgrounds and dreams, and the intricacies of their rich and detailed dialect. A fascinating look at the complexities of this elaborate subculture. Rated R. 71 minutes. 1990.

The Sundance Institute Art House Project is a national initiative that pairs the Institute and its Sundance Film Festival with 14 select art house cinemas across the country. The Michigan Theater is proud to have been selected for this honor and is pleased to present 25 films chosen by the Institute.

Official Website: http://michtheater.org/sundance.php