Ten years of filming capture the vibrant ball culture in Harlem and Philadelphia, featuring prominent figures like Willi Ninja and Carmen Xtravaganza.
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Ten years of filming capture the vibrant ball culture in Harlem and Philadelphia, featuring prominent figures like Willi Ninja and Carmen Xtravaganza.
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Willi Ninja, a prominent figure in ball culture, features prominently in "How Do I Look," a documentary filmed over a decade in New York City and Philadelphia. Directed by Wolfgang Busch, the film tracks the lives of ball "legends" like Kevin UltraOmni and Octavia St. Laurent. It addresses issues faced by these artists, including societal prejudice due to sexuality and race. The film reflects on the influence of ball culture since the 1920s and its impact on mainstream art.
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Why Watch
- Meet ball legends like Willi Ninja and Carmen Xtravaganza.
- Find out how ball culture influenced mainstream artists.
- See the impact of HIV and AIDS on the community.
Did You Know
- Wolfgang Busch began filming in 1995 and continued for ten years.
- The film premiered at NewFest Film Festival in June 2006.
- Many subjects featured died of AIDS during or shortly after filming.
- How Do I Look was released on DVD in the United States.
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Who directed the documentary How Do I Look?
How Do I Look was directed by Wolfgang Busch.
What years did Wolfgang Busch film the subjects for How Do I Look?
Wolfgang Busch began filming in 1995 and continued for a decade, completing the project in 2005.
What is the runtime of How Do I Look?
How Do I Look has a runtime of 80 minutes.
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