Morgana Documentary

Press Quotes

“This film belongs to the rarified group of deeply humane works focused on women.” - Screen Anarchy

"In a world where older women are told to be quiet and forget about sex Muses is an icon, but ‘Morgana' gives her space to be a real person too." - Bust Magazine

"Turning her adversities into art, Muses shows that even unconventional paths can lead to powerful destinations." - POV Magazine

“A sexy, surprising and inspiring late bloomer story” - Pajiba

“A fascinating look at subjects we’re still far too reluctant to discuss." - The Spool

This fearless story about its eponymous filmmaker/porn star is almost guaranteed to stun even those who pride themselves on already having an open mind." - AWFJ.org

“Fiction couldn't conjure up anything as distinctive, empowering and intriguing as Morgana Muses' tale.” - Concrete Playground

“A joyous and defiant film about body image, mental health and self-expression." - Cinema Autopsy

“'A touching narrative that wraps you up in its motherly arms and lets you know that you are loved.” - Elements of Madness

"an in-your-face fearless look at a woman to be respected, loved, and held as an example of the ever-changing times.” - Reel News Daily

“A beautiful portrait of a feminist, new wave-pornographic icon in all her glory and fragility.” - Oslo Fusion International Film Festival

"Much like its subject matter, Morgana is an engaging Aussie original and a film not to be missed.” - Film Ink

“I came into this film thinking it was about sex and quickly discovered it’s a film about how important it is to love yourself.” - Letterboxed

Selected Press

Filmmaker Magazine: “There is No Expiration Date on Your Sexuality”: Josie Hess and Isabel Peppard on Their Fantasia Festival-Debuting Doc Morgana

IndieWire: First-time feature filmmakers Isabel Peppard and Josie Hess creatively explore the life of Morgana Muses a rule-breaker in every sense of the word.

Screen Anarchy: Fantasia 2020 Interview: Isabel Peppard and Josie Hess on MORGANA

No Film School: How Two Punk Directors and a Housewife-Turned-Pornstar Made a Festival Doc

Girl Talk HQ: "This is the type of story that may shock and confuse some audiences, but that is perhaps exactly why we need to see it."

Women and Hollywood: A Feminist Porn Director and Actress Speaks Out in This Red Band Clip of “Morgana”

Talkhouse: On Control: Age-positive adult film performer and director Morgana Muses on BDSM and her midlife transformation.

Comic Book Nerds are Hot: Josie Hess and Isabel Peppard deliver a harrowing tale brimming with humanity, with truth and with inspiration.

Moveable Fest: Josie Hess and Isabel Peppard on Capturing a Late Bloomer Flourish in “Morgana”

AWFJ.org: Isabel Peppard and Josie Hess on MORGANA and Feminist Porn

Film Ink: Morgana Rises

The Age: Porn again: Meet Morgana Muses, divorced at 45, adult movie star at 54

The Guardian: From suburban housewife to porn star at 52: the emancipation of Morgana

Refinery 29: How A 50-Year-Old Divorcée Became A Feminist Porn Icon

The Daily Beast: The Desperate Housewife Who Reinvented Herself as a Porn Star

Selected Reviews

Screen Hub: “Morgana, directed by Isabel Peppard and Josie Hess marks a milestone in Australian film."

Bust Magazine: "Morgana" Is The Feminist Mid-Life Anti-Crisis Porn Doc You Didn't Know You Needed.

Morbidly Beautiful: "Morgana Muses bares as much of her soul as her body in this inspiring, unforgettable documentary about finding and learning to love yourself at any age."

POV Magazine: "An empowering portrait of sexuality and body positivity."

Screen Anarchy: "MORGANA Strips Humanity Down to its Core"

AWFJ.org: "Muses is a gift of subject: frank, unfettered and unafraid to reveal her complexity and contradictions."

Screen Daily: “a fast-moving, well structured documentary that engagingly unpacks Muses’ later-in-life career, success and impact, plus the reasons behind her drastic change."

Film Ink: "A poetic, moving, life-affirming yarn extolling the virtues of sex positivity and self expression."

Screen Space: “So sex positive and emotionally resonant is her factual film journey, everything about the body and soul baring of Morgana Muses feels convincingly empowering and wonderfully real."

Elements of Madness: “Morgana” is a must-see story for women of all ages.

Quelle Movies: “A sex-positive documentary that will inspire viewers to break out of their emotional prisons and explore new possibilities."

Film Threat: “Please do yourself a favor and get inspired by someone who defeated the past to become her most authentic self."

Horror Buzz: 10/10 Stars - MORGANA provides an absolutely unabashed look at what most of the world would like to ignore – the erotic and sensual needs of a woman past her “prime”.

Movie Jawn: In addition to being an equally fun and important story, it is also visually stunning.

Q&A's and Interviews online

Fantasia 2020 Panel: The United Beat of Sex and Art Hosted by Stoya, with panelists Nicole Bazuin (MODERN WHORE), Isa Mazzei (CAM), Josie Hess, Isabel Peppard and Morgana Muses (MORGANA), and Zoé Wittock (JUMBO)

Projection Booth: Josie Hess, Isabel Peppard and Morgana Muses discuss the film.

Tea With SG: Podcast with Isabel Peppard

Cinema Australia: Podcast Episode #46 | Isabel Peppard and Josie Hess

FIC Monterrey Int Film Festival: Q&A "Morgana" #ficmonterrey16

Rev Fest Talk: Morgana, Cinema and Sexuality

Triple J The Hook Up: 'Morgana' and the world of arthouse erotica

Triple RRR: Breakfasters: Learn the Story of Feminist Pornography Icon Morgana Muses

SBS Viceland The Feed: Morgana’s Story: From rock-bottom to top-shelf porn star

Presskit Download

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