Outsiders find belonging through music, fashion, and dance in the freedom of 1980s New York in Myra Lewis’ Love is in the Legend.
Connie Girl at House of Field Ball at Grand Street Ballroom, NYC 9/25/88 photo by ©Tina Paul 1988 All Rights Reserved
Outsiders find belonging through music, fashion, and dance in the freedom of 1980s New York in Myra Lewis’ LOVE IS IN THE LEGEND. The film explores the communities of NYC’s Paradise Garage, the Harlem Ball scene, and the House of Patricia Field. The House of Field Grand Street Ball in September 1988 stands as the historic event to bring together the worlds of Seventh Avenue fashion, downtown club culture, and the Harlem Houses. Known as “the Ball that changed it all,” the film highlights the artistry that introduced voguing and Harlem Ball culture to the world, paying homage to those who paved the way.
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LaBeija Ball at Elks Lodge in Harlem, NYC 6/12/1988 photo by ©Tina Paul 1988 All Rights Reserved