Behind the Burly Q The Story of Burlesque in America.

Dive into more than a century of decadence with this tantalizing look at the evolution of burlesque. Cabaret star Leslie Zemeckis traces the art form from vaudeville-style variety show through its extinction and contemporary rebirth. Vintage photos, film clips and ads illustrate burlesque's resilient history and how the public's sexual appetite kept it alive amid moral and legal ado.

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Documentary
History
Release Date

Apr 23, 2010

Duration: 1h 37 min

Popularity: 0.3837
11 votes
Directed by

Leslie Zemeckis

Productions

Mistress Inc.

Budget 250.0 K

23.9 K

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