News
Film 'Modern Whore' Challenges Misconceptions About Sex Work in Canada
Nicole Bazuin and Andrea Werhun's film, 'Modern Whore,' challenges misconceptions about sex work. Based on Werhun's experiences, the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and will be released on demand May 1.
The film 'Modern Whore' aims to challenge misconceptions about sex work through Werhun's personal experiences. Werhun and Bazuin collaborated on the film, co-writing and producing it, with Bazuin directing and Werhun starring. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last fall, garnering acclaim. Bazuin and Werhun discussed the film and the profession it represents on the Canadian Screen Award-winning talk series 'Here & Queer,' hosted by Peter Knegt. The episode is available to watch online. 'Modern Whore' will begin a theatrical roadshow across Canada this spring.
Key Facts
- The film 'Modern Whore' is based on Andrea Werhun's book.
- Nicole Bazuin directed 'Modern Whore,' which stars Andrea Werhun.
- Bazuin and Werhun co-wrote and produced the film.
- The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- 'Modern Whore' will be released on demand on May 1.
- The film challenges misconceptions about sex work.
- Bazuin and Werhun discussed the film on 'Here & Queer.'.