Kiki (2016)

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25 years after Paris is Burning, we dive back into the fierce world of voguing battles in the Kiki scene of New York City, where competition between Houses demands leadership, painstaking practice, and performances on point. A film collaboration between Kiki gatekeeper, Twiggy Pucci Garçon, and Swedish filmmaker Sara Jordenö, we’re granted exclusive access into this high stakes world, where tough competitions act as a gateway into the daily lives of LGBTQ youth of color in NYC. The new generation of ballroom youth use the motto, “Not About us Without Us”. Twiggy and Sara’s insider-outsider approach to their stories breathes fresh life into the representation of a marginalized community who demand visibility and real political power.

Director: Sara Jordenö
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: MikeQ
Cinematography: Naiti Gámez
Editing: Rasmus Ohlander
Production: Story AB, Hard Working Movies, SVT, Film i Väst, Svenska Filminstitutet, Film i Västerbotten, The Swedish Arts Grants Committee, New York State Council on the Arts
Country: United States of America, Sweden
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

black lgbt, voguing, ball culture

Trailer

Kiki Trailer
More Films by Director: Sara Jordenö
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kiki about?
25 years after Paris is Burning, we dive back into the fierce world of voguing battles in the Kiki scene of New York City, where competition between Houses demands leadership, painstaking practice, and performances on point. A film collaboration between Kiki gatekeeper, Twiggy Pucci Garçon, and Swedish filmmaker Sara Jordenö, we’re granted exclusive access into this high stakes world, where tough competitions act as a gateway into the daily lives of LGBTQ youth of color in NYC. The new generation of ballroom youth use the motto, “Not About us Without Us”. Twiggy and Sara’s insider-outsider approach to their stories breathes fresh life into the representation of a marginalized community who demand visibility and real political power.
Who directed Kiki?
Kiki was directed by Sara Jordenö.
Who stars in Kiki?
Kiki stars Twiggy Pucci Garçon, Gia Marie Love, Loretta Coombs, Divo Pink Lady, Afrika Juicy Couture, Aisha Diori.
How long is Kiki?
Kiki has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Kiki?
Kiki is a Documentary film.
Where was Kiki produced?
Kiki was produced in United States of America, Sweden.