Blowin' Up

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Blowin' Up

2018

1h 34m

Documentary

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From within a broken criminal justice system, a team of rebels works to change the way women arrested for prostitution are prosecuted.

Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

Discreetly eavesdropping on counseling sessions as clients divulge often heartbreaking personal details, the filmmakers eschew narration in favor of a more fragmented, naturalistic approach.

Apr 4, 2019

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Nick Schager

Variety

With intimate access and a sharp eye for small details and big ideas, it's an eye-opening documentary that deserves an audience...

Apr 4, 2019

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Kristen Lopez

Culturess

A female-focused story of survival and friendship that transcends the typical story of doom and gloom that usually accompanies these characters.

Nov 21, 2018

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Charles Solomon

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I think it's rather shapeless... You don't really find out what these sessions accomplish.

Sep 27, 2019

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Though it offers no easy answers, Blowin' Up reaches out in search of empathy and compassion.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 12, 2019

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Dylan Brennan

Nonfics

Especially for a social issue documentary, there are few accomplishments more vital than being able to place an audience in the subject's shoes, and it achieves this goal.

Apr 12, 2019

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worst movie ever. do not watch

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Stephanie Wang-Breal

Director

Stephanie Wang-Breal

Writer

Carrie Weprin

Producer

Blaine Vess

Executive Producer

Erik Shirai

Cinematographer

Jonathan Oppenheim

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From within a broken criminal justice system, a team of rebels works to change the way women arrested for prostitution are prosecuted.

Director: Stephanie Wang-Breal
Producer: Carrie Weprin
Screenwriter: Stephanie Wang-Breal
Production Co: Once in a Blue
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 8, 2019
Runtime: 1h 34m

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