Free the Nipple (film)
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| Directed by | Lina Esco |
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| Written by | Hunter Richards |
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| Cinematography | Berenice Eveno |
| Edited by | Matt Landon |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $937,000 |
Free the Nipple is a 2014 American comedy-drama independent film directed by Lina Esco and written by Hunter Richards. Lina Esco started the "Free the Nipple" campaign after it was nearly impossible to release the film. The campaign addresses societal taboos about public exposure of female breasts; Esco created this film to draw public attention to the issue of gender equality and encourage discussion over America's glorification of violence and repression of sexuality.[1] The Free the Nipple campaign supports feminine body equality and empowerment through social action while working to defeat female body oppression and archaic censorship laws.[2] The film stars Casey LaBow, Monique Coleman, Zach Grenier, Lina Esco, Griffin Newman and Lola Kirke.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] When in post-production during February 2014, the film was picked up for distribution by Paris-based WTFilms.[1]
Synopsis
Led by Liv (Lola Kirke), 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 US.
Cast
- Casey LaBow as Cali
- Monique Coleman as Roz
- Zach Grenier as Jim Black
- Lina Esco as With
- Lola Kirke as Liv
- Michael Panes as Lawyer
- John Keating as Kilo
- Griffin Newman as Orson
- Leah Kilpatrick as Elle
- Jen Ponton as Charlie
- Liz Chuday as Blogger Liz
- Leah Kilpatrick as Elle
- Sarabeth Stroller as Pippy
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.[9][8][11] Joining Cyrus in her support of Esco and the film are Rumer Willis, Nico Tortorella, Lydia Hearst, Giles Matthey,[12] Cara Delevingne,[13] and Russell Simmons.[14]
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.[15]
References
- 1 2 Keslassy, Elsa (February 6, 2014). "Berlin: WTFilms Picks Up 'Free The Nipple'". Variety Magazine. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
- ↑ Esco. "FREE THE NIPPLE." http://www.freethenipple.com/ Free the Nipple, 2014. Web. 04 Feb. 2015.
- ↑ Esco, Lina (20 September 2013). "Why I Made a Film Called Free the Nipple and Why I'm Being Censored in America". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ↑ "Spotlight on: 'Free The Nipple' - Independent.ie". Irish Independent. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ↑ "Miley Cyrus Supports Free The Nipple Campaign". The Huffington Post. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ↑ Sanghani, Radhika (6 June 2014). "Topless women campaign to Free The Nipple: why on earth do women want to walk around topless in public? - Telegraph". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ↑ Shire, Emily (September 9, 2014). "Women, It's Time to Reclaim Our Breasts". Daily Beast. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
- 1 2 Zepps, Josh (December 23, 2013). "Lina Esco: Free the Nipple Campaign" (video interview). Huffpost Live. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
- 1 2 Park, Andrea (December 17, 2014). "NSFW: Miley Cyrus and Lina Esco want you to 'Free the Nipple'". Metro US. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
- ↑ Harrington, Suzanne (June 16, 2014). "Free the nipple: Time to make going topless as unremarkable for women as it is for men". Irish Examiner. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ↑ Rutherford, Kevin (December 14, 2014). "Miley Cyrus Bares All in Tweet of Support for 'Free the Nipple' Film". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ↑ Eng, Jared (June 20, 2014). "Rumer Willis Supports Lina Esco at 'Free The Nipple' Fundraiser!". Just Jared. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
- ↑ Winter, Katy (July 15, 2014). "Cara Delevingne shows support for Free The Nipple campaign with provocative topless photo on Instagram". Daily Mail. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ↑ Canino, Ashley (July 1, 2014). "Pop Rivets: Free The Nipple". The Riverter. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ↑ Siegemund-Broka (September 29, 2014). "'Free The Nipple' Picked Up By Sundance Selects for North American Release". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 24, 2014.