Blowin' Up

Blowin' Up

Blowin' Up

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Blowin' Up

2018

1h 34m

5.0(3 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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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JustFilms / Ford Foundation

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Women Make Movies

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4 members

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Kim Affronti

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Eliza Hook

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Susan Liu

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Toko Serita

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