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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.

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  • CBC News — Modern Whore asks us to challenge the toxic misconceptions about sex work | CBC Arts
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