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201856 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

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Everything's Better than a Hooker

201856 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

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One woman's life unravels after losing custody of her children due to her involvement in prostitution, culminating in her murder by their father.

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Ovidie

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Synopsis

One woman's life unravels after losing custody of her children due to her involvement in prostitution, culminating in her murder by their father.

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Eva-Marree Kullander Smithcast

Zenitha Smith Westbergcast

Pye Jakobssoncast

Synopsis

Eva-Marree's life deteriorates after the Swedish state removes her children due to her involvement in prostitution. Director Ovidie examines systemic failures that contribute to her tragic situation. The film culminates in her murder by the father of her children, illustrating the neglect faced by vulnerable individuals. Through interviews and personal stories, it critiques the societal structures that fail to protect those in need.

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Meet Eva-Marree and understand her tragic story.
Find out how the Swedish state failed to protect her.
See the impact of systemic failures on individuals.

Did You Know

Eva-Marree's life spirals into despair after losing her children.
The film is directed by Ovidie, who also appears in it.
The documentary runs for 56 minutes and was released in 2018.

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Who directed the documentary 'Everything's Better than a Hooker'?

Ovidie directed the documentary 'Everything's Better than a Hooker'.

What tragic event occurs at the end of the documentary?

Eva-Marree is murdered by the father of her children at the end of the documentary.

What systemic issue does the documentary address regarding the Swedish state?

The documentary addresses the systemic failures of the Swedish state in protecting vulnerable individuals like Eva-Marree.

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