Getting Naked: A Burlesque Story

"Life. Love. Burlesque."

Nov 13 2017 TV-MA 1h 25m
Documentary

Four performers in the neo-burlesque scene in New York City discover a new identity and belonging in a world of bawdy comedy and striptease. However, they find that this community does not insulate from the harsh reality of life in the city.

Plot

"Getting Naked: A Burlesque Story" peels back the curtain to reveal the sexy sub-culture of the neo-burlesque scene in New York City. This verité documentary intimately follows four performers, each of whom has discovered a newfound identity and belonging in a world of bawdy comedy and striptease. However, they find all that glitters is not necessarily gold, as this liberating community does not insulate from the harsh realities of sexism, illness and existential crisis. "Getting Naked" explores what it means to be an artist, an entertainer, and a woman in the toughest city on Earth.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

James Lester

Production Companies

Greenmachine Film

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 6 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
227
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA