Name: Strip Down, Rise Up
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-02-05
Rating: 6.5

2021R

Documentary1h 52m

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72%

Popcornmeter

6.5

TMDB

Storyline

The feature documentary follows women of all walks of life, all ages and ethnic backgrounds, as they shed trauma, body image shame, sexual abuse and other issues locked in their bodies, and embark on a journey to reclaim themselves. The film also gives a rare window into the world of Pole artistry and expression.

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Details

DirectorMichèle Ohayon

ReleasedFeb 5, 2021

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideRUS

Studio

Kavana Entertainment

Reviews

7 reviews · 6 critics

6 fresh · 0 rotten

Amy Nicholson

RTFilmWeek (LAist)Feb 6, 2021

It's a very interesting, moving idea, and there's a lot of women here who I found incredibly powerful.

Lisa Kennedy

RTVarietyFeb 4, 2021

The doc is poignant, surprising and deftly reawakens questions about "patriarchy" - not by being a pole-dancing polemic but by foregrounding its characters' experiences.

Barbara Shulgasser

RTCommon Sense MediaMar 2, 2021

Traumatized women heal by pole dancing; language, sexuality.

Peter Canavese

RTCelluloid DreamsFeb 16, 2021

What pole dancing is outside of the male gaze: body positivity, trauma recovery and reclaiming body and soul from toxic gender roles. Life-changing and very powerful.