You may have noticed that in addition to all the accolades Anora picked up in its Oscars sweep last weekend, the film has also received its share of critique. Much of it comes from the sex work community, with some professionals in the field arguing that the film reinforces dated and dangerous narratives while presenting an unrealistic portrayal of the sex work experience.
Of course, Anora is far from the first film of its kind to generate controversy. Onscreen sex worker narratives have long been called out for relying on tropes and stereotypes that paint sex workers as either doomed and desperate women forced into a life of violence or damsels in distress who need to be "saved" from their careers by the right love interest (looking at you, Pretty Woman).
So, in the interest of providing some SW-approved sex work movies for anyone in need of a little post-Anora watching, I reached out to some friends in the biz to see if there were any films about their industry they do like and feel seen by. Here are six of their faves. Of course, that's not to say that all of these films are necessarily unproblematic, realistic, or universally backed or beloved by all sex workers. But if you're looking for a few recs from a few pros themselves, look no further. |
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