Working Girls
Working Girls

Movie spotlight

Working Girls

2010
Movie
110 min
Tagalog

Continuing the tradition of national artist Ishmael Bernal's benchmark film Working Girls after 25 years, Working Girls of 2010 depicts the role of women in the new millennium. Seven women of different backgrounds, stories and personalities entwined in a colorful story of family, love and life.

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IMDb6.9/10
Director: Maya GallusGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the complex and often stigmatized world of sex work in North America. Through intimate interviews with sex workers from diverse backgrounds, it delves into their personal motivations, the realities of their daily lives, and their perspectives on labor rights and societal judgment. The film aims to humanize the industry and challenge common misconceptions.

Critical Reception

Working Girls received critical acclaim for its sensitive and nuanced portrayal of sex workers. Reviewers lauded its direct approach, avoiding sensationalism and instead focusing on the lived experiences and agency of its subjects. The documentary was praised for its contribution to a more informed public discourse on sex work and labor rights.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its empathetic and non-judgmental portrayal of sex workers.

  • Commended for humanizing a marginalized profession and highlighting issues of labor and stigma.

  • Applauded for its honest and direct approach to a complex subject.

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Fun Fact

The film features interviews with sex workers from various sectors of the industry, including those in escort services, phone sex, and street-based work, offering a comprehensive look at the profession.

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ohlalipop

Actually, my expectations were reached. I know this movie will put me to sleep. I know Eugene Domingo is the only one who will bring this movie to like. And just like my expectations, it proved me right. I fell asleep in the movie. I would ...