
Originally Posted by
trustfundkiller
I hated HGW. It contributes to the, "Oh, poor sex workers ...such lost, misguided, broken souls" stereotype and all of the girls in the documentary were young, immature, and lacked a solid game plan. How about talking to porn stars who are empowered businesswomen who enjoy their jobs and the freedom it gives them? Or at least combining a mix of viewpoints so the viewer can ultimately decide for themselves. There's no doubt that there are girls who are being exploited and preyed on, but that's not everyone.
I'm so tired of the assumption that all sex workers -- be it porn stars or strippers -- are drugged up, broken women who have no better options in life, and the documentaries that contribute to these beliefs. This documentary made no effort to portray a different image. They focused on the sleaziest "agency" and most naive girls they could have possibly found.
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