Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Protagonist Picks to Sell Toronto-Bound Documentary 'Modern Whore'
A new documentary called 'Modern Whore' is coming out.
It's about a sex worker named Andrea Werhun, based on her real-life experiences, and it's directed by Nicole Bazuin.
The movie is being produced by a company called Protagonist Picks, who will be selling it internationally.
It's also being released in North America by Quiver.
The film aims to change how people think about sex work and is expected to be shown at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Protagonist Picks acquired the documentary 'Modern Whore'.
The film is directed by Nicole Bazuin and based on Andrea Werhun's memoir.
Sean Baker is an executive producer for the film.
Quiver will release the film in North America.
The film reimagines depictions of sex work through Werhun's experiences.
- Who
- Nicole Bazuin directed the film, which is based on Andrea Werhun's memoir and executive produced by Sean Baker.
- What
- Protagonist Picks acquired the rights to the documentary 'Modern Whore'.
- When
- The film will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Where
- The film is set in Toronto.
- Why
- The film seeks to reshape narratives about sex work.
- Film Title
- Modern Whore
- Director
- Nicole Bazuin
- Based On
- Andrea Werhun's memoir
- Executive Producer
- Sean Baker
- North American Distributor
- Quiver
- Sales Agent
- Protagonist Picks