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Modern Whore

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Modern Whore is a hybrid documentary that reimagines popular depictions of sex work through the lived experiences of writer, performer, and sex worker, Andrea Werhun. Based on her book Modern Whore: A Memoir, Andrea grapples with social stigma and reclaims her narrative in a series of funny, heartbreaking, and surprising stories.

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Sarah Gopaul That Shelf Sep 18
Modern Whore is a passionate summation of Werhun’s advocacy work. It thoroughly explores sex work in a way that validates the community, while not ignoring the challenges they face. Go to Full Review Ricky Church Flickering Myth Sep 13
4/5
Insightful, funny and creative with its hybrid format, making it very memorable in several aspects. Go to Full Review Matthew Simpson ForReel Movie News And Reviews Sep 13
4/5
[Modern Whore] breaks open doors and gives viewers an entertaining and enlightening look inside the world of sex work, and the film is entirely successful thanks to fun staging and Werhun’s engaging screen presence. Go to Full Review Roveena Jassal NOW Toronto Sep 12
3.5/5
Although the film steers away from portraying sex workers as victims or begging for public pity, it does feel a bit like a social campaign to legalize the industry, which Werhun does hope is a result of the movie. Go to Full Review Larry Fried Geek Vibes Nation Sep 11
8/10
If Modern Whore is the future of portraying sex work in cinema, the future looks damn bright. Go to Full Review Gary M. Kramer Gay City News Sep 11
An informative and entertaining Canadian documentary about Andrea Werhun, who wants to normalize sex work. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Nicole Bazuin

Director

Andrea Werhun

Actor

Nicole Bazuin

Screenwriter

Andrea Werhun

Screenwriter

Lauren Grant

Producer

Nicole Bazuin

Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis Modern Whore is a hybrid documentary that reimagines popular depictions of sex work through the lived experiences of writer, performer, and sex worker, Andrea Werhun. Based on her book Modern Whore: A Memoir, Andrea grapples with social stigma and reclaims her narrative in a series of funny, heartbreaking, and surprising stories.
Director
Nicole Bazuin
Producer
Lauren Grant, Nicole Bazuin, Andrea Werhun
Screenwriter
Nicole Bazuin, Andrea Werhun
Production Co
Clique Pictures, Virgin Twins
Genre
Documentary, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 20m