Outlaw Poverty, Not Prostitution

About This Movie

Outlaw Poverty, Not Prostitution is a fascinating dive into the often overlooked narratives of sex workers. Shot during the 1989 World Whores' Summit in San Francisco, the film weaves together personal stories and activist voices from a global perspective. The tone is raw and unfiltered, creating an intimate atmosphere that invites viewers into the realities faced by those in the industry. You get a sense of the urgency surrounding human rights for prostitutes, and the pacing keeps the conversations flowing, bouncing from one impactful interview to another. There's a certain grit to the presentation, a reflection of the struggles being discussed. The performances aren't rehearsed, they feel genuine, which adds to the documentary's distinctiveness.

Features interviews with global activists and sex workersCaptures the atmosphere of the San Francisco SummitConveys themes of human rights and societal stigma