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DramaTaon2019Tagal1h 36mIMDb3.9

Becoming Burlesque

Drama

Despite her uncle encouraging her to adopt a more traditional lifestyle, a young Muslim college student secretly joins a Toronto burlesque troupe.

Panoorin Ngayon

Trailer

Cast

Jackie English

Director

Shiva Negar

Fatima Jackson-Aziz

Elise Bauman

Becca

Moe Jeudy-Lamour

Justin

Fuad Ahmed

Brock

Alli Chung

Wei Chen

Araya Mengesha

Winner

Hrant Alianak

Waleed Aziz

Alex Harrouch

Aqueel

Pedro Miguel Arce

Super Fan

Katelyn McCulloch

Sinnamon

Khalid Karim

Mahmood Jackson-Aziz

Courtney Deelen

Texas Red Tempest

Severn Thompson

Olivia Aziz

Sam Kalilieh

Uncle Yousef

Kamiran Aldeo

Amir

Pastel Supernova

Catcha Foxx

CT

Caitlin Thrasher

Fisticuffs

LL

Liana Lewis

Lady of the Lake

Jackie English

Writer

Mga Komento

10 Mga Komento

Nasty BlaqMay 29, 2023

source: Becoming Burlesque

maxzaheerMar 14, 2023

source: Becoming Burlesque

Mahir FoureverNov 22, 2022

An eye opener for sure, and a good approach to a controversial subject. Could maybe have been a bit deeper script wise and maybe longer, but overall good otherwise.

Sabinus1Nov 22, 2022

I wish I could report all of the negative comments cos this movie was great

Solo RimoNov 22, 2022

I feel like this movie disrespects the culture of Islam. like i don't really have a problem with people becoming burlesque. But having a Muslim female in this while showing that she is Islamic is quiet disrespectful. like it wasn't necessary for her to choose between her faith and her job. very disturbed

Marie ines DurantonNov 22, 2022

This movie is about a supposedly repressed Muslim girl that decides she wants freedom of choice by becoming a burlesque dancer. Then when her family members find out about this stripping job, they each "become" comfortable with the idea. Note the scene just before the credits roll up when even her mother imagines herself on stage as she looks at herself in the mirror. I'm sure it's tongue in cheek but far-fetched in any case. It's a good thing this flick is merely fantasy because in the real world, families would not be THAT accepting, For the protagonist herself, she claims to follow the teachings of Islam and still considers herself a Muslim so she's trying to reconcile the two. The outcome is predictable. It was only ever going to go one way. The characters must have called burlesque "a form of art", at least a hundred times in its duration. We get it. And to some it is but to others, it's still a form of sexual exploitation similar to belly dancing. It's still women showing off their bodies for money. How does the main character reconcile such major differences? Well she doesn't. Anyway, I give it 3 stars because the film's message is that womens freedom of choice is solely about wearing less clothes and not that womens choices or freedom of expression can be about being intelligent, using your brain or by being happy by other means.

BAD-Saimon10Nov 22, 2022

Humans need to progress, not stand still for thousands of years. This movie and the skilled actors illustrate the challenges of a modern cultures soft spot. Namely the freedom to be religious even if it hinders others freedom and life. That makes it profoundly important. <3

Khaya DladlaNov 22, 2022

A fine feature debut from Jackie English, showing the burlesque world from an insider's perspective, as well as a multicultural perspective on personal empowerment.

mariama rella Njie 2Nov 22, 2022

A unique story. Well executed and the performances were great. Very enjoyable to watch. Watched it a few times and enjoyed it every time.

LADIPOENov 22, 2022

One of the best movies about women freedom of choice.

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