Posted to MediaSyndicate.com (Jul 13, 2009 - 03:55 PM) : Feature documentary to be produced by indi-duo Minx Films about rebel visual Artist Mary Woronov. The upcoming film will reveal Woronov's involvement with Andy Warhol and the effect it had on her later roles in the Roger Corman movies that made her an influential artist and a cult icon.

Mary Woronov made headlines in the 1960s as one of Warhol’s Factory superstars, Her first starring role was captured in his now ground breaking silent film portraits, "Screen Tests", where she left a sharp and unforgettable scar upon the viewer" remarks director, Francesca Di Amico. Woronov’s notable appearances include the films "Death Race 2000" co starring David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone, "Rock ‘n’ Roll High School" co starring celebrated punk band, The Ramones, but her breakthrough was the 1982 film, "Eating Raoul" directed by Paul Bartel.

"Mary Woronov is...a living legend. No other figure from the Warhol factory continues to influence a multigenerational audience." producer, Claudia Unger goes on to say, "Even though she has been famous for over 40 years. Mary is an avid painter and writer, she's not hung up on the past, she is a force of energy and concerned about the present."

The film will draw on the inspiration of her recent book “Confessions of a Cult Queen”. A variety of Clips from her starring roles will be shown. The film promises to capture interviews from a cast of famous and as well as infamous artists. Still in the early phase of production, the documentary directed by Francesca Di Amico, produced by Claudia Unger, plans for a 2010 premiere. Minx Films created by Francesca Di Amico and partner Claudia Unger is an art driven boutique production company for specialized films, photography and new media projects. At this time, updates and information about the project can be found at www.minxfilms.tv, www.maryworonov.com and the Mary Woronov Facebook page.

"It is a documentary, but it will have a heavy dose of performance, I'm mean, we are making a film about a cult icon." There will be a playful reenactments of how she did not fit into the Hollywood career mode but fit perfectly into LA’s Punk Rock scene - plus an intimate glimpse into her scandalous private life, "which", Woronov adds, "might be cut because of it’s honesty".