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TURA!

DIRECTED BY CODY JARRETT

Asian American Panorama | USA | Cult, Documentary | English 2024 |105 Mins

World Premiere

The one and only Tura Satana.

Best remembered for her role as the fierce Varla in Russ Meyer’s 1965 cult classic Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!, Tura’s real life was just as wild and unapologetic as her on-screen persona. And her post-film legacy was just as noteworthy, leaving a fist-shaped mark on pop culture and an indelible signature in burlesque stages, queer clubs, and comic conventions everywhere.

TURA! is a powerful homage to female rage and resilience, tracing the exploitation star’s tumultuous journey for independence and revenge. Narrated by Margaret Cho, the film features interviews with legends John Waters and Dita Von Teese, alongside Tura’s family, friends, and colleagues as they dish about her dangerous lifestyle, her body count, and her life off-camera. Rare archival footage offers a glimpse into the gritty corners of the entertainment industry where Tura thrived, shining as a larger-than-life figure.

The documentary paints an intimate portrait of a previously enigmatic femme fatale, a trailblazing Asian American woman who reclaimed control over her fetishsized identity and redefined what it meant to be a strong, provocative woman in entertainment. More than just a screen siren, Tura Satana was a force of nature who shattered stereotypes, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations of badass women. Hail Satana!

– Carmela Prudencio

TURA! PREMIERE!

"You WILL find it down there, Columbus!"

Everyone is super-psyched!

At long last, fans of TURA SATANA will get an advance screening of the film "TURA" at the 2024 SAN DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL.

This is the film's official (sneak preview) premiere, and the film will roll out into theaters and streaming platforms in early 2025.

See ya' there, Pussycats!

TURA! ROCKS SAN DIEGO

TURA! premiered Saturday, November 9th at SDAFF

and, naturally, kicked through the theater ceiling!

The packed house was treated to a special video intro by narrator/executive producer Margaret Cho and a cast & crew Q&A moderated by KPBS' Beth Accomando, who looked quite a bit like Tura Satana herself!

In 2025 you'll find TURA! kicking ass at theaters everywhere, so we'll see you there, Pussycats!

Tura Satana

Officially Licensed Action Figure

ORDER NOW

White Elephant Toyz and Odeon present the first officially licensed action figure of Tura Satana!

This limited-edition action figure is 8″ tall and features a detailed outfit, natural hair, motorcycle gloves, and boots. Tura is ready to kick your other action figures’ asses.

Each Tura Satana Action figure comes in vintage style packaging with striking artwork

by Joseph Michael Linsner, creator of “Dawn.”

Act now and get a limited-edition postcard (while supplies last)

“I never try anything. I just do it.”

About White Elephant Toyz:

Formed by Jason Schiermeyer, a veteran toy designer and collector. He has helped bring several exciting, licensed properties to Action Figure collections: King Features the Phantom and Flash Gordon as well as a recent very successful kick-starter campaign for Strike Force Alpha.

About PlaidStallions

PlaidStallions is a pop culture and toy website dedicated to the 70s and 80s created by Brian Heiler. The publisher of Toy-Ventures Magazine and the newest book “Knock-Offs: Totally Unauthorized Action Figures.” Under their Odeon Toys division, they have released licensed action figures of Captain Canuck, the Mego Museum Super Collector, and their mascot Brick Mantooth. Plaidstallions.com

Press Contact: Brian Heiler: toyventuresmag@gmail.com