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League of Exotique Dancers
League of Exotique Dancers

League of Exotique Dancers

Genres

Documentary

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League of Exotique Dancers explores vintage Burlesque's world of fun, frolic, and feathers, yet also turns the spotlight on the poverty, racism, and sexism that were rampant under all that glitter.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

01 October 2015

Country

Canada

Cast

Gina Bon Bon

Gina Bon Bon

Toni Elling

Toni Elling

Lovey Goldmine

Lovey Goldmine

Delilah Jones

Delilah Jones

Kitten Natividad

Kitten Natividad

Holiday O'Hara

Holiday O'Hara

Judith Stein

Judith Stein

Marinka

Marinka

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