Whores on Film (2019)
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.
Director: Juliana Piccillo
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: September 18, 2019
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- How long is Whores on Film?
- Whores on Film has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).