Mary Woronov: Cult Queen

In the mythology of American underground cinema, few figures endure like Mary Woronov: a survivor who transformed her adventures through Warhol's Factory into a creative life that continues to resonate with the youth, punk rock fans, gay audiences, and indie dreamers alike.

Mary Woronov is an actress, painter, and author whose career spans six decades of American counterculture. From her early days performing with The Velvet Underground at Andy Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable, to her iconic roles in cult films like Death Race 2000, Eating Raoul, and Rock 'n' Roll High School, Woronov has always existed at the intersection of art, rebellion, and survival.

"I'm thrilled to be a cult queen. Cult movie fans are good people. They like movies for very special reasons."

Our documentary portrait captures Woronov in her Los Angeles studio, surrounded by her vivid, visceral paintings — each one a window into a mind that has never stopped questioning, never stopped creating. Through intimate conversation and archival material, we trace the arc of a life lived entirely on her own terms.

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