Shakedown

"Shakedown" is a groundbreaking documentary that shines a light on Los Angeles' vibrant black-lesbian strip club scene of the early 2000s. Through the lens of director Leilah Weinraub's own experience working at the club, the film tells the story of Shakedown's heyday from 2002 to its eventual shutdown by police in 2004. Featuring a largely female clientele celebrating lesbian sexuality and pulsating hip-hop beats, the film is both a testament to the power of queer community and a poignant exploration of freedom and struggle.