How Do I Look
by Wolfgang Busch
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Director: Wolfgang BuschBrand: Art From The Heart LLC
Primary Contributor: Pepper Labeija
Primary Contributor: Octavia St. Laurent
Primary Contributor: Jose & Carmen Xtravaganza
Primary Contributor: Willi Ninja
Primary Contributor: Kevin Omni
Primary Contributor: Luna Khan
Primary Contributor: Kevin Aviance, Harmonica Sunbeam, Emanuel Xavier
Primary Contributor: Tracy Africa
Primary Contributor: Ross Infiniti
Primary Contributor: Andre & CoolAid Mizrahi Jack
DVD: Region Code 1
Running Time: 80 minutes
Published: 2006
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Art From The Heart Films
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- Special appearances by: Kevin Aviance, Patricia Field, and Michael Musto.
- Includes short version trailer of documentary. Optional long version trailer of documentary. Includes music video.
- Proceeds benefit the LGBT Community Center in New York City for artistic programs.
Movie Reviews of How Do I Look
Movie Review: Amazing.
Summary: 5 Stars
This documentary about the NY Ballroom community brings all of the spectacular visions to entertain but also gives the people being filmed the opportunity to share their strength and wisdom with film viewers. Differing viewpoints on the ball experience, in the ny community and being POz, Gay. Appreciated hearing differing values, self concepts and generational experiences from gender variant women. A Lesbian wins House Mother of the Year for the first time and that was cool. History of Balls extra gives excellent historical information and cultural context. Loved it.
Summary of How Do I Look
During the 10 years of the making of this documentary, How Do I Look captured the Harlem "Ball" traditions that originated in the 70s, which was historically an off shot from the Harlem "Drag" Balls from the 20s. Because of the loss of hundreds of members and leaders of the "Ball" community due to the HIV epidemic, How Do I Look was able to record an important aspect of the history and legacy that was still available. How Do I Look focused on the Icon and Legend Pepper Labeija, Willi Ninja, Tracy Africa, Kevin Omni, Jose Xtravaganza and Octavia St. Laurent, who took their talents outside the "Ball" community successfully and opened many doors for their community. The "children" are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender African American and Hispanic members of the "Houses." Their goal is to be voted into the "Ballroom Hall of Fame" one day, the ultimate "Ballroom" achievement. Their highly competitive functions at "Balls," builds their self esteem and furthers their performance skills. By living on the edge, their natural artistic progression perfected their improvisational voguing, fashion and runway performance skills on the catwalk and is the reason why they have become such trend setters and inspirations worldwide.Similar DVD Movies
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