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201255 min0documentary

3.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Life Stories Civil Rights

Sexwork & Me

201255 min0documentary

3.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

House 59, a brothel in Amsterdam's red-light district, features sex workers sharing their experiences with rising regulations and their fight for rights.

“Meet the girls of House 59 - a small, tightly run brothel in Amsterdam's notorious red-light district”

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House 59, a brothel in Amsterdam's red-light district, features sex workers sharing their experiences with rising regulations and their fight for rights.

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Clare Sturgesdirector

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House 59, a brothel in Amsterdam's red-light district, provides a backdrop for personal stories of sex workers. The documentary "Sexwork & Me" follows these individuals as they navigate legal prostitution in a city known for its progressive policies. Increasing regulations threaten their livelihoods, prompting them to advocate for their rights and safety. Through their experiences, the film presents the challenges and successes faced by sex workers in the 21st century.

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