Whores on Film
Synopsis
As told by real-world sex workers, the documentary Whores on Film, navigates the history of sex work in cinema and the stereotypes that have engrained themselves in film language. The clichés of the sex worker as unable to receive or give love, lacking in agency, desperate and even unredeemable, are presented with overflowing evidence from some of Hollywood's most respected films. A fascinating insight into how cinema impacts real-world communities and a hopeful argument for the power of cinema to comfort and inspire.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: MUBI (Raindance)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juliana Piccillo
- Original Title
- Whores on Film
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juliana Piccillo
Department Leadership Roster
Juliana Piccillo
Director
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What is Whores on Film about?
As told by real-world sex workers, the documentary Whores on Film, navigates the history of sex work in cinema and the stereotypes that have engrained themselves in film language. The clichés of the sex worker as unable to receive or give love, lacking in agency, desperate and even unredeemable, are presented with overflowing evidence from some of Hollywood's most respected films. A fascinating insight into how cinema impacts real-world communities and a hopeful argument for the power of cinema to comfort and inspire.
Who directed Whores on Film?
Whores on Film was directed by Juliana Piccillo.
Who stars in Whores on Film?
The principal cast of Whores on Film includes Not specified.
When was Whores on Film released and how long is it?
Whores on Film was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.