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This compelling film uncovers the forgotten history of the Jewish sex trade in Argentina, shedding light on a taboo that has long been ignored. By resurrecting this dark chapter in the lives of a small Jewish immigrant community, the film reveals for the first time the courageous stories of women who fought for their freedom, making for a powerful exploration of resilience and activism. Through diverse voices from different eras, the film brings to light a past that demands to be remembered and addressed.
Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with director Ornit Barkai. To view the conversation please click here.
- Year2024
- Runtime53 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish
- CountryUnited States, Argentina
- PremiereSoutheast US Premiere
- DirectorOrnit Barkai
- ScreenwriterOrnit Barkai
- CastAnnette Miller, Shifra Lerer, Max Berliner
- CinematographerGustavo Hazan
- EditorYuval Shapira
If you would like to donate to support our efforts, you can do so by clicking here. You can also experience all the films streaming in the Festival's virtual program by purchasing an All-Access Virtual Pass by clicking here.
This compelling film uncovers the forgotten history of the Jewish sex trade in Argentina, shedding light on a taboo that has long been ignored. By resurrecting this dark chapter in the lives of a small Jewish immigrant community, the film reveals for the first time the courageous stories of women who fought for their freedom, making for a powerful exploration of resilience and activism. Through diverse voices from different eras, the film brings to light a past that demands to be remembered and addressed.
Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with director Ornit Barkai. To view the conversation please click here.
- Year2024
- Runtime53 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish
- CountryUnited States, Argentina
- PremiereSoutheast US Premiere
- DirectorOrnit Barkai
- ScreenwriterOrnit Barkai
- CastAnnette Miller, Shifra Lerer, Max Berliner
- CinematographerGustavo Hazan
- EditorYuval Shapira