Summaries

The story of Valerie Solanas, a '60s radical who preached misandry in her "Scum" manifesto. She wrote a screenplay for a film that she wanted Andy Warhol to produce, but after he repeatedly ignored her, she shot him.

Based on the true story of Valerie Solanas who was a 60s radical preaching hatred toward men in her "Scum" manifesto. She wrote a screenplay for a film that she wanted Andy Warhol to produce, but he continued to ignore her. So she shot him. This is Valerie's story.—Jason Ihle <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • true crime
  • shooting
  • feminism
  • misandry
  • feminist
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date Apr 30, 1996
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Detroit, Michigan, USA
Production companies The Samuel Goldwyn Company Playhouse International Pictures BBC Arena

Box office

Gross US & Canada $1875527
Opening weekend US & Canada $57053
Gross worldwide $1875527

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 43m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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