Twenty-five years après Paris Is Burning, Kiki feels like its welcome political grandchild. Glitter and glowsticks abound alongside advocacy for queer rights and discourse on heteronormativity in this fabulously articulate documentary that gives as much attention to LGBTQ youth development as it does to ballroom runway performance. Kiki, an underground subset of the New York ball scene, celebrates uniqueness and creativity while serving as the training ground for hopeful young walkers. It also provides a crucial opportunity to address a culture disproportionately susceptible to homelessness, violence, and HIV. We witness the steady hands and strong voices of seven people as they help to unify a community as fragile as it is flamboyant, while readying the runway for success. Among them, Twiggy, the film’s co-writer, gracefully serves as Kiki’s primary political advocate; Chi Chi compassionately carries out his house mother duties; and Gia effectively navigates transitioning while emboldening others to do the same. With MikeQ’s chunky bass thumping and Symba McQueen on the mic, it’s time to vogue.  WFM