Blowin’ Up
In a courtroom in Queens, women facing prostitution charges may earn a chance at redemption thanks to an experimental program established by a team of rebel heroines working to change the system.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Stephanie Wang-Breal
Actors: Eliza Hook, Kim Affronti, Susan Liu, Toko Serita
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