Hustlers

Author

Lorene Scafaria

Call Number

• DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS, OSH, WSQ)

Languages

In English or Spanish, with optional Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English DVS.

Performers

Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, Cardi B, Mercedes Ruehl, Lizzo, Usher, Frank Whaley, Jon Glaser.

Publication Information

Universal City, California : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2019]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (111 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; pervasive sexual material, drug content, language and nudity.

Summary

Inspired by a true story, Hustlers follows Destiny, a young stripper struggling to make ends meet. That is, until she meets Ramona, the club's savvy top earner, who shows her the way toward making big bucks. But when the 2008 economic collapse hits their Wall Street clientèle hard, Destiny and Ramona concoct a plan with their fellow strippers to turn the tables on these greedy power players.

Notes

Inspired by the article published by New York Magazine entitled "The Hustlers at Scores" written by Jessica Pressler.

DVD release of the 2019 motion picture.

Bonus features: Trailers ; feature commentary with director Lorene Scafaria.