Created from over 400 hours of footage Director Leilah
Weinraub has been collecting for the past 15 years, SHAKEDOWN explores the
history and culture of the Los Angeles underground black-lesbian strip club
scene from which the film gets its name.
Chronicling the explicit performances and personal relationships of the party’s
dancers and organizers, SHAKEDOWN provides an intimate look into the world of
Ronnie-Ron, Shakedown Productions’ creator and emcee; Mahogany, the legendary
“mother” of the community; Egypt, their star performer; and Jazmine, the
“Queen” of Shakedown.
As one of only a few spaces for lesbian subculture, the backstage interviews
reveal that Shakedown was more than just a strip club, it was a space that
galvanized a community of freaks and queers of color. Using exclusive archive
material, posters and fliers, the film takes a personal look at female desire
that is rarely presented on the big screen.
Director Leilah Weinraub in attendance.
For tickets, visit the QDoc website here. Hollywood Theatre members, for
details on your member access, email kristy@hollywoodtheatre.org.