Bump & Grind: Story Of Burlesque DVD

The sexy entertainment phenomenon known as burlesque is undergoing a huge revival with dozens of clubs all over the country hosting dedicated burlesque nights. Bump & Grind: the Story of Burlesque on DVD tells the back story of the current burlesque revival detailing the origins of the moves the costumes and the attitudes which have become synonymous with this titillating form of entertainment. Bump & Grind looks back to the legendary dancers of the Golden Age of burlesque. From stars such as Lili St Cyr Sally Rand and Gypsy Rose Lee to cult dancers like Faith Bacon... and Georgia Sothern these icons have inspired a new generation of performers. The film goes on to show how Hollywood borrowed the ideal of the sexy blonde bombshell and utilized the comedic possibilities of this incredibly popular theatrical tradition to create a whole new style of movies from I'm No Angel to Some Like it Hot to The Girl Can't Help it. Mae West Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot were just some of the stars that stars strutted their exaggerated hour-glass figures and bump and grind walk off the burlesque theatre runway and onto the silver screen. As well as delving into the history of Burlesque the film eradicates preconceptions surrounding this form of cabaret and celebrates the diverse and experimental nature of Burlesque. [show more]

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