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Deep Dive: Shakedown (2018)

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Shakedown
Shakedown is a documentary directed by Leilah Weinraub that focuses on a black lesbian strip club in Los Angeles, operating from 2002 until its closure by police in 2004. The film features the club's owner and promoter, Ronnie, along with various dancers, capturing the vibrant atmosphere and community of the club during its peak years. The film was shot over a period of time when Weinraub worked at the club as a photographer and videographer, resulting in over 400 hours of footage. It provides an intimate look at the lives of the performers and the dynamics of the club, set against the backdrop of law enforcement's crackdown on nude performances in the city.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Ronnie, the club's owner and promoter.
  • •See the vibrant community of a black lesbian strip club.
  • •Follow the lives of dancers during the club's peak years.

Did You Know

•Shakedown was the first non-pornographic film released on Pornhub in March 2020.
•Leilah Weinraub began filming Shakedown in 2002 when she was just 23 years old.
•The club operated from 2002 until it was shut down by police in 2004.

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LGBTQ+ historyStrip club cultureDocumentary enthusiasts