Chicas (2010)
Around the globe, poor women of all ages turn to prostitution in order to survive. They use alternate identities, hide from the police and their families, and are denied some of the most basic human rights. In Argentina, after years of oppression, two women and a transgender person bind together to reverse the persistent discrimination against street prostitutes. Over four years and against all odds, they build a strong sense of community, discover unforeseen abilities, and opportunities for a better future. This is their story.
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Too much of everything
It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional
While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.
The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.