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201944 minPGdocumentary

Burn the House Down

201944 minPGdocumentary

Kiddy Smile's concert in Paris highlights the vibrant ballroom community as participants discuss race, immigrant culture, and queer visibility in contemporary France.

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Kiddy Smile's concert in Paris highlights the vibrant ballroom community as participants discuss race, immigrant culture, and queer visibility in contemporary France.

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Nneka Onuorahdirector

Giselle Baileydirector

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Kiddy Smile prepares for a concert in Paris, drawing together members of the city's vibrant ballroom community. Participants discuss race, immigrant culture, and queer visibility. They express their thoughts on free expression in a contemporary France marked by division. The film captures the energy and passion of this diverse group as they navigate the challenges they face in their artistic and personal lives. The 44-minute documentary presents a snapshot of their experiences leading up to the event.

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