Shakedown (2018)
‘Shakedown’ was a series of parties founded by and for African American women in Los Angeles that featured go-go dancing and strip shows for the city’s lesbian underground scene. Inspired by transwoman Mahogany who, as the mother of the scene, presided over queer strip shows and balls for non-heterosexual audiences in the 1980s, butch Ronnie Ron created, produced and presented the new shows. In them, the largely female clientele from the ‘hood’ slipped dollar notes into lap dancers’ panties while celebrating lesbian sexuality to pulsating hip-hop beats.
Director: Leilah Weinraub
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: February 17, 2018
Screenplay
Music: Tim Dewit
Cinematography: Leilah Weinraub
Editing: Matt Hollis
Production: MEMORY
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
strip club, los angeles, california, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shakedown about?
- ‘Shakedown’ was a series of parties founded by and for African American women in Los Angeles that featured go-go dancing and strip shows for the city’s lesbian underground scene. Inspired by transwoman Mahogany who, as the mother of the scene, presided over queer strip shows and balls for non-heterosexual audiences in the 1980s, butch Ronnie Ron created, produced and presented the new shows. In them, the largely female clientele from the ‘hood’ slipped dollar notes into lap dancers’ panties while celebrating lesbian sexuality to pulsating hip-hop beats.
- Who directed Shakedown?
- Shakedown was directed by Leilah Weinraub.
- How long is Shakedown?
- Shakedown has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Shakedown?
- Shakedown is a Documentary film.
- Where was Shakedown produced?
- Shakedown was produced in United States of America.