Modern Whore

Nicole Bazuin

Andrea Werhun

2025 / Canada / Documentary, Biography / 80min

Funny + Thought-provoking + Insightful

“Traditionally, sex workers have been portrayed in one of two ways: victims or villains. Rarely have audiences seen an authentic portrayal of sex workers as three-dimensional people or hear real conversations about the institutional failures that allow them to be exploited.

Wanting to bring these stories to light, Andrea Werhun shares her experiences in director Nicole Bazuin’s Modern Whore. Expanding on Werhun’s 2020 memoir, the film is a frank and insightful look into sex work that never loses Werhun’s distinct sense of humour. Using fourth wall-breaking reenactments and interviews with people from all facets of the industry, the film provides a wide range of perspectives that give audiences a clear understanding. Through Werhun’s unique voice and passionate call for safe workspaces, the film finds a great balance of informing without lecturing and entertaining without sensationalism.

Modern Whore explores the realities of the world’s oldest profession while highlighting the dynamic personalities that finally get to talk about the industry on their terms. – JD”