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202018 minGdoc-short

Mythical Creatures

202018 minGdoc-short

In 2019, female members of the Argaman Alliance organized direct action against a law criminalizing the purchase of sexual services.

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Liad Hussein Kantorowicz

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In 2019, female members of the Argaman Alliance organized direct action against a law criminalizing the purchase of sexual services.

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Liad Hussein Kantorowiczdirector

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In 2019, female members of the Argaman Alliance, a Palestinian-Israeli sex worker coalition, organized direct action against a new law that criminalizes the purchase of sexual services. Artist and activist Liad Hussein Kantorowicz documents their fight for rights and identity. Through alternative expressions, the film addresses policies of exclusion and the challenges marginalized groups face in asserting their narratives and seeking justice. The documentary runs for 18 minutes.

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