Watch all of “Paris is Burning” (documentary 1990).
1) Choose one scene that moved you or you thought captured the essence of this film.
2) Discuss how Butler uses Paris is Burning to explore her ideas of gender performance and performativity.
3) Do you agree with Butler’s ‘reading’ of this film? Why or why not?
5) In your answer, please use the scene you have chosen to explore your reading of the film.
6) Please carefully explain Butler’s position on the film IN RELATION TO YOUR OWN.