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198379 minPGdocumentary

4.5/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Hooker

198379 minPGdocumentary

4.5/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Candid interviews reveal the personal experiences of call-girls, nude models, and streetwalkers in the sex trade.

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Candid interviews reveal the personal experiences of call-girls, nude models, and streetwalkers in the sex trade.

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Bob Niemackdirector

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Call-girls, nude models, and streetwalkers share their experiences in the HBO documentary 'Hooker,' part of the America Undercover series. The film features candid interviews that reveal the challenges faced within the sex trade. Owners of a nude massage parlor and a street pimp provide additional perspectives on the profession. Through these narratives, the documentary presents the realities of life in the sex industry and the societal perceptions that accompany it. Directed by Bob Niemack, 'Hooker' runs for 79 minutes.

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