Magic Mike, or The Kid’s Not Alright

Join Kelcee and Spencer for Part One of a two-part conversation about Channing Tatum’s epic saga: Magic Mike (2012) and Magic Mike XXL (2015). Discussion topics include an unhelpful breakdown of adult entertainment statutes, the liberatory potential of hip thrusting, and the importance of follow-up questions. 

Sorry Magic Mike’s Last Dance lovers. We aren’t talking about that one, and I think you know why.   

Content warnings for discussions of sex and sex work (mostly stripping/exotic dancing), drug use/abuse, drug overdoses, sexism (including mentions of sexual assault), poor labor practices, financial exploitation, and mentions of homophobia and biphobia.

Works Cited & Recommended Reading:

• “Under-21 soon will be too young to be a stripper in Florida. What we know about HB 7063,” by Samantha Neely, The Florida Times-Union
• “Florida Strip Club Regulations and Compliance Guide,” by LegalClarity Florida, legalclarity.org
• “9 things you didn’t know about Tampa strip clubs,” by Gabrielle Calise, Tampa Bay Times
• “How 'Magic Mike' Plays With Toxic Masculinity,” by Brecken Hunter Wellborn, Collider
• The Color Purple by Alice Walker

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