Shakedown
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 trans woman 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.
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SHAKEDOWN (2018) DOCUMENTARY : "I LOVE A REAL BITCH"
Type: Clip • Published 2019-10-17
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 4, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leilah Weinraub
- Screenplay & Story
- Leilah Weinraub
- Original Score
- Tim Dewit
- Original Title
- Shakedown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- MEMORY
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leilah Weinraub
Leilah Weinraub
Tim Dewit
Alivia Zivich, Leilah Weinraub
Matt Hollis
Pilar Wiley, Michael Hekmat, Leilah Weinraub, Drake Burnette, Riel Roch Decter
Department Leadership Roster
Leilah Weinraub
Director
Pilar Wiley
Producer
Michael Hekmat
Producer
Leilah Weinraub
Producer
Matt Hollis
Editor
Drake Burnette
Producer
Riel Roch Decter
Producer
Tim Dewit
Original Music Composer
Leilah Weinraub
Director of Photography
Leilah Weinraub
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shakedown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 trans woman 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.
Who stars in Shakedown?
The principal cast of Shakedown includes Not specified.
When was Shakedown released and how long is it?
Shakedown was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Shakedown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shakedown was composed by Tim Dewit.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shakedown?
Shakedown holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).