Women in Revolt
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPaul Morrissey
Written byPaul Morrissey
Produced byAndy Warhol
StarringCandy Darling
Jackie Curtis
Holly Woodlawn
CinematographyPaul Morrissey
Edited byPaul Morrissey
Music byJohn Cale
Release date
  • December 1971 (1971-12)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Women in Revolt is a 1971 American satirical film produced by Andy Warhol and directed by Paul Morrissey.[1] The film stars Jackie Curtis, Candy Darling, and Holly Woodlawn, three trans women and superstars of Warhol's Factory scene.[2] It also features soundtrack music by John Cale.[3]

During production from 1970 to 1971, Jackie Curtis insisted that Warhol shoot the film, or she threatened to leave the project.[citation needed] The film satirizes the Women's Liberation Movement, and alludes to Valerie Solanas and the SCUM Manifesto.[4]

The film was called Andy Warhol's Women when it opened at the Cinema Theater in Los Angeles on December 17, 1971.[5] It was renamed Women in Revolt by the time it opened at the Cine Malibu in New York City on February 16, 1972.[1]

Plot

Holly and Jackie form a small group of "women's libbers." They convince Candy, a wealthy socialite who has an incestous relationship with her brother, to join them at their meetings. The group needs Candy's membership to bring money and "glamour" to their cause.

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References

  1. ^ a b Canby, Vincent (1972-02-17). "Warhol's 'Women in Revolt,' Madcap Soap Opera". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  2. ^ McLeod, Kembrew (October 22, 2018). "The Genderqueer Tale of "Take a Walk on the Wild Side"'s Jackie Curtis". New York. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  3. ^ Ghrist, Taylor (November 24, 2015). "Happy Birthday, Candy Darling! Her 5 Most Iconic Moments". Out. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  4. ^ Pyne, Mollie (July 14, 2017). "Women in Revolt, Andy Warhol's Satire on Women's Liberation". Another Magazine. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  5. ^ Thomas, Kevin (December 18, 1971). "Warhol's Pop-Eyes Look at Lib". The Los Angeles Times. p. 51.

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