Shakedown

2018·Movie
1h 12min·NR
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Shakedown fingerprint

Striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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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 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.
Lesbian SubcultureGo-Go DancingQueer NightlifeFeminist PerspectiveHistorical ContextLos Angeles SceneSexual LiberationSocial CommentaryShowbiz

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Shakedown

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Where can I stream Shakedown legally?

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Is Shakedown worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shakedown rated?

NRNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Shakedown?

1 h 12 min

Shakedown runs 1 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shakedown?

Critics100
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Shakedown higher (100) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Shakedown in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Shakedown?

41CAUSAEARAUBEBGBOBRCHCLCOCRDE+27

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shakedown in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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