Film

Thank You for Supporting the Arts

2018 · 1h 30m · Documentary

Directors W. Alexander Jones and Carolann Stoney turn their cameras on Liv Osthus, one of the best-known artists working in Portland’s adult entertainment industry. She also happens to be a published author, musician, breast cancer survivor, mother, and daughter of a preacher. Better known as Viva Las Vegas, Osthus grew to wide notoriety when, along with a handful of other strippers, she faced down Portland city council for greater protections for sex workers. In a city with the highest number of strip clubs per capita in the country (and probably strippers), this unique woman not only revels in the glorious grit of the profession, but also manages to raise social perceptions with her creative successes, bravery, and artistry.

Liv Osthus

Gus Van Sant

• Carolann StoneyDirector
• W. Alexander JonesDirector

Release date

January 1, 2018

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Documentary