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I'm Your Venus
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I'm Your Venus

2024-06-06 · 85 min · ★ 6.5

Documentary

A documentary following the unsolved murder of Venus Xtravaganza, star of the legendary film "Paris Is Burning," as Venus' two families — biological and ballroom — come together to seek answers and celebrate her legacy.

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Directors
Kimberly Reed
Production companies
Participant, Stick Figure Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Venus XtravaganzaVenus XtravaganzaSelf (archive footage)
Gisele XtravaganzaSelf
Gia Marie LoveSelf
Dominique JacksonDominique JacksonSelf

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