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I Shot Andy Warhol

  • Drama
Confirmed1996-05-016.16.7Trakt

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 he repeatedly ignored her. So she shot him.

I Shot Andy Warhol is a 1996 drama about Valerie Solanas, the radical 1960s activist who attempted to murder Andy Warhol. The film chronicles Solanas's creation of her infamous SCUM manifesto, her rejected screenplay, and the violent act that shocked the art world. This provocative biographical drama explores the intersection of feminism, obsession, and art history.

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1996-05-01

Wide release in United States · Rated R

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I Shot Andy Warhol — frequently asked

When was I Shot Andy Warhol released?

The film was released on May 1, 1996.

What is the film based on?

It tells the true story of Valerie Solanas, who shot Andy Warhol in 1968 after he repeatedly rejected her screenplay and ignored her requests for collaboration.

What is the SCUM manifesto mentioned in the synopsis?

SCUM (Society for Cutting Up Men) was a radical feminist manifesto written by Valerie Solanas in the 1960s that preached misandry and critiqued male-dominated society.

Is this a documentary or drama?

I Shot Andy Warhol is a dramatic film that recreates historical events, not a documentary.

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