Jackie Curtis, born in 1947 in New York City, was a trailblazer in the transgender film scene and a notable figure in the Warhol Superstars collective. In Women in Revolt (1971), she delivers a bold performance that challenges societal norms and explores themes of gender and identity. Curtis's work as an actor and playwright contributed significantly to the avant-garde cinema of the 1970s, making her a vital part of the cult film conversation surrounding gender and rebellion.
Women in Revolt
Candy is an aloof heiress caught in an unhappy relationship with her brother. Jackie is a virginal intellectual who believes women are oppressed in contemporary American society. And Holly is a nymphomaniac who has come to loathe men, despite her attraction to them. Together, they join a militant feminist group, P.I.G. (Politically Involved Girls), but their newfound liberation doesn't make them any happier.
