Movie: Earning a Living - Ten Years in Marta's Life

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    Marta and Karina are sex workers also studying to become lawyers. Filmed over ten years, this documentary captures their unlikely journey from prostitution to the defense of women's rights.

  • Release Date

    2021-09-01

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    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
  • Tagline

    Making a living as a sexworker

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    English
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