ABOUT THE FILM

LONG SYNOPSIS

SHAKEDOWN is the story of Los Angeles’ black lesbian strip club scene and its genesis. Owned and operated by women, underground and illegal in nature, the club Shakedown is the darker, faster, younger iteration of this dance culture. The film is a window into this world. Shakedown emerged from a post-RIOTS, post-OJ, post-integration but still very racially divided Los Angeles. In this divided city Shakedown is an independent, all black and all female cash economy.

SHAKEDOWN chronicles the explicit performances and personal relationships of the party’s dancers and organizers including Ronnie-Ron, Shakedown Productions’ creator and emcee; Mahogany, the legendary “mother” of the community; Egypt, their star performer; and Jazmine, the “Queen” of Shakedown.

Writer & Director Leilah Weinraub

Producers Leilah Weinraub, Pilar Wiley, Michael Hekmat, Drake Burnette, Riel Roch-Decter

Editor Matt Hollis

Music Tim Dewit

FESTIVALS
2018: Berlinale Panorama (World Premiere), Sheffield Doc/Fest, Frameline42, Outfest

AVAILABLE TERRITORIES
The World

EXHIBITION FORMATS
DCP, Blu-Ray, DVD