dir. Banmei Takahashi
1994 // 1 hr 55 mins // Digital Projection
Banmei Takahashi’s hangout film/erotic dramedy takes a look at the lives of two sex workers in Tokyo: Rei, who works as an S&M dominatrix, and Ayumi, in the more straightforward profession of call girl. But Rei’s also acting in theater and Ayumi’s trying to apply for college. Part of the TOKYO DECADENCE series, this sensitive, humanist portrait remains one of the best portraits of sex work ever made.
Come around 1 hour before Showtime for a special potluck provided by by local organization We Love Sx Wrkrs!
We Love Sx Wrkrs is a locally run grassroots org for sex workers, by sex workers. Their goals include building local comradery and support systems via hosting social and educational events that aim to empower those retired from and actively working the industry.