Free the Nipple (film) explained

Free The Nipple
Cinematography:Berenice Eveno
Editing:Matt Landon
Country:United States
Language:English

Free the Nipple is a 2014 American comedy-drama independent film directed by Lina Esco and written by Hunter Richards. Esco created the film to draw public attention to the issue of gender equality and encourage discussion over what she perceived as America's glorification of violence and repression of sexuality. When in post-production during February 2014, the film was picked up for distribution by Paris-based WTFilms.[1]

Synopsis

Led by Liv, an army of passionate women launch a revolution to "Free the Nipple" and decriminalize female toplessness. Based on true events, a mass movement of topless women, backed by First Amendment lawyers, graffiti installations, and national publicity stunts, invade New York City to protest censorship hypocrisies and promote gender equality legally and culturally in the U.S.

Cast

Advocacy

Miley Cyrus, who had worked with Esco on LOL, came forward to support the film and a woman's right to bare a nipple in public.[2] [3] [4] Joining Cyrus in her support of Esco and the film are Rumer Willis, Nico Tortorella, Lydia Hearst, Giles Matthey,[5] Cara Delevingne, and Russell Simmons.[6]

Release

The film was picked up by IFC Films, and it was announced on September 29, 2014, that Sundance Selects picked the film for North American release.[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Keslassy. Elsa. Berlin: WTFilms Picks Up 'Free The Nipple'. September 22, 2014. Variety Magazine. February 6, 2014.
  2. News: Park. Andrea. NSFW: Miley Cyrus and Lina Esco want you to 'Free the Nipple'. September 20, 2014. Metro US. December 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140924064214/http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/movies-entertainment/2013/12/17/nsfw-miley-cyrus-and-lina-esco-want-you-to-free-the-nipple/. September 24, 2014. dead.
  3. News: Zepps. Josh. Lina Esco: Free the Nipple Campaign. September 20, 2014. video interview. Huffpost Live. December 23, 2013.
  4. News: Rutherford. Kevin. Miley Cyrus Bares All in Tweet of Support for 'Free the Nipple' Film. September 21, 2014. Billboard Magazine. December 14, 2014.
  5. News: Eng. Jared. Rumer Willis Supports Lina Esco at 'Free The Nipple' Fundraiser!. September 20, 2014. Just Jared. June 20, 2014. September 20, 2014. https://archive.today/20140920080357/http://www.justjared.com/2014/06/20/rumer-willis-supports-lina-esco-at-free-the-nipple-fundraiser/. dead.
  6. News: Canino. Ashley. Pop Rivets: Free The Nipple. September 21, 2014. The Riverter . July 1, 2014.
  7. News: Siegemund-Broka. 'Free The Nipple' Picked Up By Sundance Selects for North American Release. October 24, 2014. The Hollywood Reporter. September 29, 2014.

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