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Dreamcatcher streaming

2015 Movie United States, United Kingdom Drama, Documentary, Crime 104 min Ages 17+
By: Kim Longinotto With: T.T., Keena, Brenda Myers-Powell

For twenty-five years Brenda Myers-Powell called herself 'Breezy' and she dominated her world, or that's what she thought. It was a world that had turned her into a teenage, drug-addicted prostitute. After a violent encounter with a 'john,' Brenda woke up in the hospital and decided to change her life. Today she is a beacon of hope and a pillar of strength for hundreds of women and girls as young as fourteen who want to change their own lives. 'Dreamcatcher' explores the cycle of neglect, violence and exploitation which each year leaves thousands upon thousands of girls and women feeling that prostitution is their only option to survive. By following the very charming, charismatic and truly empathic Brenda, we enter the lives of young women and see in verite footage their realities from their points of view. While the world may overlook these women and men, thankfully Brenda has not, providing an unflinching expose which contrasts seeming hopelessness against the difference that one person can make in the lives of many.

Filmium rating
71%

Festival Achievements

Rotterdam International Film Festival 2015
Selections:
Signals: What the F?!

Mood

Empowering
Inspiring
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Kim Longinotto
Lisa Stevens
Brenda Myers-Powell
T.T.
Keena
Brenda Myers-Powell (Subject)
Kim Longinotto (Director)

Adaptation

Based On Real Events
True Story

Cinematic Technique

Documentary
Interview
Intimate
Observational
Realistic

Film Movements

Documentary Movement

Narrative Structure

Biographical
Interview-Based

Pace

Deliberate
Measured
Slow-Paced
Steady

Runtime

Short

Style

Authentic
Documentary
Steady

Time-Period

2010S

Central Conflict

Fighting Sexual Exploitation

Characters

Brenda Myers-Powell
Sex Workers

Ending

Empowering
Hopeful

Historical Context

2010S
Sex Industry Awareness

Key Plot Points

Charity Work
Supporting Prostitutes

Plot

Chicago
Empowerment
Redemption
Sex Industry
Social Issues
Women'S Empowerment

Setting

Chicago

Shooting Location

Chicago

Theme

Empowerment
Fighting Exploitation
Redemption
Social Justice
Women'S Empowerment

Genre

Biographical
Documentary
Social Issue

Audiences

Adults
Documentary Enthusiasts
Social Activists
Social Issue Advocates

Titles

Dreamcatcher

Reception

Award-Winning
Critical Acclaim
Positive Reviews
Sundance

Production Countries

Uk
Usa

Release Year

2015
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