Directed by Jackie English , this character-driven drama follows Fatima, a young Muslim woman and engineering student in Toronto.
: Much of the cast consists of actual burlesque performers, lending the dance sequences a realistic feel. The Real-World Process Becoming Burlesque
: She discovers her stage persona, "Babylon," and finds a sense of empowerment and belonging within the community of performers. Directed by Jackie English , this character-driven drama
can refer to two distinct things: a 2017 indie drama film or the actual process of training to become a burlesque performer. The Film: Becoming Burlesque (2017) Directed by Jackie English
: The film explores themes of female empowerment, identity, and the reconciliation of faith and heritage with personal artistic expression.