I'm a Stripper


I'm a Stripper is a 5 part TV documentary mini-series written and directed by Charlie David, and produced by Nickolaos Stagias with David's own Border2Border Entertainment Inc. The show follows the lives of a number of male strippers from various backgrounds in a number of locations in United States and Canada. The full title I'm a Stripper: The Real Life Magic Men refers to the popularity of Steven Soderbergh's film Magic Mike starring Channing Tatum.
The series was launched on 3 April 2013, and has been featured in American Logo for its 'WHAT!?' documentary series features and on Canadian OUTtv specialized stations.

Synopsis

The series features a group of friend strippers in Niagara Falls region, a young Asian man stripping in Montreal, and the performers in a Las Vegas show called Thunder from Down Under. The strippers talk about money, sexual attraction, rivalry on stage, creativity, differences between male and female spectators, personal lives, a typical day on the club floor and away from it, reactions of families and friends.
A number of entertainment experts and psychologists offer their opinions about the profession including Morris Chapdelaine, Scott Bolton and Laurie Betito.

Cast

A number of strippers are featured. The main characters are:
  • Alexander Biffin
  • Blake McIver Ewing
  • Brendan Coates
  • Brent Everett
  • Brent Ray Fraser
  • Clint Scott
  • Gabriel Clark
  • Jeremy Smith
  • Joshua Barilko
  • Laurie Betito
  • Morris Chapdelaine
  • Scott Bolton
  • Shazad Hai
  • Steve Pena
  • Suntory Awiskar

Episodes

Episode 1

Follows 3 male strippers from the North American cities of Montreal, Niagara Falls and Las Vegas. From a group of friends trying to make a living in Niagara, to an Asian man fighting conservative stereotypes, to Las Vegas, the city of sin. The documentary gives an in depth look into the industry and offers a unique view on how society has accepted male strippers, the dangers of stripping, expectations and why men would want to become strippers.

Episode 2

Follows Gabriel's life as a stripper in an open relationship with his fiancé and reveals his dad, Lucas' secrets. Meanwhile, Bronco keeps up with having 3 part-time jobs while stripping and faces criticism as his 30th birthday approaches.

Episode 3

Follows Canada's first all male burlesque group in the city of Toronto. The group consists of diverse men from various ethnicities and sexualities.

Episode 4

Follows male strippers from the Bronx, Baltimore and Jamaica. Features a male Go-Go dancing troupe and explores the similarities and differences between Go-Go dancing and stripping. Meanwhile, Shazad, who struggled with his weight and body image for years is now a Muslim bodybuilding stripper.

Episode 5

Explores the new and risky business of online stripping, with video streaming and enormous credit card tips, and without many rules.