A Roman teacher joins forces with jailed prostitutes to launch a fight for their rights.
BATTON STORY
A Roman teacher takes the side of a group of prostitutes and sets up a trade union to support their rights.
Proof that even the women-in-prison genre can go on strike—hard hats optional.
Batton Story brings a sharply comic and surprisingly earnest look at labor rights from the unlikeliest corner of Rome’s underbelly. Mario Landi orchestrates a prison-bound ensemble led by Femi Benussi, where the struggle for dignity is equal parts bedroom farce and union rally. If you think the women-in-prison genre is all catfights, this one hands out picket signs instead.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Batton Story is a 1976 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Mario Landi about a teacher who joins a group of jailed prostitutes and helps them set up an organization for their rights.
Synopsis
Why Cult
Watch as a teacher and her new allies attempt to organize a trade union for prostitutes—a rare labor twist on the women-in-prison formula.
Femi Benussi stars as Marisa Colli, taking center stage in this tale of solidarity behind bars.
Set against the backdrop of Rome, the film layers Italian flavor onto its blend of comedy and drama inside the prison walls.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Batton Story about? +
Batton Story follows a Roman teacher who befriends jailed prostitutes and helps them organize for their rights.
When was Batton Story released? +
Batton Story was released in 1976.
Who directed Batton Story? +
Batton Story was directed by Mario Landi.
How long is Batton Story? +
Batton Story has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Batton Story? +
Batton Story is a comedy-drama.
Where can I watch Batton Story? +
Batton Story is available to stream on SassyFlix.
