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2016145 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

Human Trafficking Addiction

Men for Sale

2016145 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

Eleven male sex-trade workers in Canada share their experiences with addiction, abuse, and stigmatization over the course of a year.

Human Trafficking Addiction

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Men for Sale

2016• 145 minPG

5.8/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

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Eleven male sex-trade workers in Canada share their experiences with addiction, abuse, and stigmatization over the course of a year.

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Rodrigue Jean

Rodrigue Jeandirector

Rodrigue Jean

Rodrigue Jeanwriter

Mathieu Laverdièrecast

Mathieu Bouchard-Malocast

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Eleven male sex workers in Montreal navigate the complexities of their lives over the course of a year in "Men for Sale." Directed by Rodrigue Jean, the documentary highlights their experiences with addiction, abuse, and societal stigma, while also revealing the impact of their troubled pasts. Through candid interviews, the film provides insight into the challenges faced by these individuals as they seek to survive in a marginalized community. Released in 2016, the film runs for 144 minutes and is

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