Shakedown
Originally released in 2018. Shakedown is a documentary film. directed by Leilah Weinraub. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
‘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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- MEMORY
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 ...
Who directed Shakedown?
Shakedown was directed by Leilah Weinraub.
How long is Shakedown?
Shakedown has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Shakedown released?
Shakedown was released on February 17, 2018 in theaters.