<P> Most of the film alternates between footage of balls and interviews with prominent members of the scene , including Pepper LaBeija , Dorian Corey , Angie Xtravaganza , and Willi Ninja . Many of the contestants vying for trophies are representatives of `` Houses '' ( in the fashion - brand sense , such as `` House of Chanel '' ) that serve as intentional families , social groups , and performance teams . Houses and ball contestants who consistently won in their walks eventually earned a `` legendary '' status . </P>
<P> Most of the film alternates between footage of balls and interviews with prominent members of the scene , including Pepper LaBeija , Dorian Corey , Angie Xtravaganza , and Willi Ninja . Many of the contestants vying for trophies are representatives of `` Houses '' ( in the fashion - brand sense , such as `` House of Chanel '' ) that serve as intentional families , social groups , and performance teams . Houses and ball contestants who consistently won in their walks eventually earned a `` legendary '' status . </P>
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