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Now streaming
TURA! is streaming
everywhere.
The authorized documentary is now streaming everywhere in the US and Canada. Watch it, then come back and tell us what you think, Pussycats.
Festival · 2025
Officially selected to screen at Sitges Film Festival 2025.
TURA! joins the Sitges Documenta lineup, alongside the festival’s new offerings between memory and delirium.
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Reviews / Press
“Quentin Tarantino and John Waters’ Idol Tura Satana Is Honored with Posthumous Legacy Doc.”
Samantha Bergeson · Press coverage
Quentin Tarantino would give five years of his life to collaborate with this late legend. John Waters thinks one of her films is among the greatest features of all time. Of course, both auteurs are speaking about the one and only Tura Satana.
Late actress Satana’s history is one for the record books: an Asian American trailblazer onscreen, Satana got her start in burlesque (she went by the stage name “Miss Japan Beautiful” as a teenager) and went on to lead the iconic 1965 classic Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!
Now Satana’s full story is being told in the long-awaited, authorized documentary simply titled TURA! The film, directed by Cody Jarrett and in the works since 2017, is narrated by Margaret Cho and includes interviews with John Waters, Dita Von Teese, Pamela Des Barres, Ted V. Mikels, original FPKK and Russ Meyer cast members and Satana’s two daughters.
“It’s easy to admire Tura for being the sexy, groundbreaking bad-ass we see on screen, but what it took, the sacrifices she made to get to that place and become that person we all admire so much, that’s where the true love and respect begin.”
“Tura’s deathbed wish was for the making of this film. She wanted her fans to know everything, especially how much they meant to her. So, thank you for joining us in Tura’s journey.”
Premiere · 2024
TURA! rocks
San Diego.
At long last, fans of Tura Satana got an advance screening of the film at the 2024 San Diego Asian Film Festival. This was the film’s official sneak preview premiere, ahead of its roll-out into theaters and streaming platforms.
TURA! premiered on Saturday, November 9th at SDAFF and, naturally, kicked through the theater ceiling. The packed house was treated to a special video intro by narrator and executive producer Margaret Cho and a cast & crew Q&A moderated by KPBS’ Beth Accomando.
Official merchandise
Tura Satana
action figure.
White Elephant Toyz and Odeon present the first officially licensed action figure of Tura Satana. This limited-edition 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 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.”
Figure by White Elephant Toyz · Packaging art by Joseph Michael Linsner · Odeon Toys
