Joycelyne Lew emerged in the 1970s as a distinctive presence in the realm of exploitation cinema. In Women Unchained (1974), she delivers a compelling performance that captures the spirit of female empowerment and rebellion. Her role in The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington (1977) further solidifies her place in cult film history, where she navigates the comedic and provocative elements of the narrative. Lew's contributions to these films highlight her ability to blend humor with bold character portrayals, making her a notable figure in the genre.
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington
Celebrated madam and advice columnist Xaviera Hollander is called to testify as a hostile witness in a senate hearing/crusade against loose morals. It seems that the Senators are about to be implicated into a widespread sex scandal regarding a hooker friend of Xaviera's, who has conveniently disappeared. Their plan to use her well-publicized sexual exploits to make her a scapegoat backfires when her irreverent testimony charges the otherwise lifeless proceedings. Before the end of the hearings, an undercover CIA agent convinces her to serve her country by seducing an important Arab oil sheik, where she discovers her friend in the harem. Upon her return, she discredits the Senate sub-committee and exposes them as perverts and white slavers, making America safe for erotic sex workers.
