Octavia St. Laurent

Born: 1964-03-16

Octavia St. Laurent Mizrahi was an American model and AIDS educator who was active in New York City's Black and Latino ballroom community and Harlem's luxurious balls. She came to public attention after being featured in the 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning.

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Paris Is Burning

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Released: 1991-03-13

Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary...

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Disclosure

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2020-06-19

An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel...

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How Do I Look

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Released: 2006-01-04

The icons from the "Harlem Drag Balls" are influencing the biggest stars in pop culture for...

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PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2022-06-09

It’s the resilience and love that keeps this community marching to the beat of its own drum;...

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Mirror, Mirror

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Released: 1996-09-13

Portrait of the last year of the life of famous New York drag queen Consuela Cosmetic.

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Octavia Saint Laurent: Queen of the Underground

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Released: 1993-01-01

Short film starring founding member of the house of St Laurent; Octavia.

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