Family Matters

An inside peek into the lives and relationships between sex workers and their family members. The documentary profiles four families who share of the struggles that got them where they are today and the unconditional love that allowed them to heal together.

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RJ Thompson

Row Rukus

Amazon Maddox

Kimberly Cutter

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