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Still Burning

A young migrant from Guadeloupe on the French vogue scene cares for his younger brother who is getting ready for his first ball.

Documentary 2016 9 mins

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Overview

Voguing has come a long way since 1990’s seminal documentary Paris Is Burning. It is experiencing a renaissance in Europe, with the heart of the scene in Paris. Sky Ninja is a part of the new generation keeping the torch burning and helping pass it on to the next.

Part of FiveFilms4Freedom 2017, the global, digital LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) film festival brought to you for a third year by the British Council and the British Film Institute (BFI). From 16–26 March, audiences in London will be enjoying BFI Flare, the LGBT film festival. At the same time you, and people all over the world, can watch five films from the festival for free online. Love is a human right.

Director

Nick Rowley

Genres

Documentary

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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