Hookers on Davie
“A feature length documentary on street prostitution in Canada.”
Synopsis
Filmmakers Holly Dale and Janis Cole explore the culture of Davie Street, located in the underbelly of Vancouver, where dozens of prostitutes work and live every day. Surprisingly, they find that the sex trade there is stable and largely non-violent, and that the women who work on Davie Street meet daily to discuss safety and health issues and don't use pimps. The film also includes candid interviews with the prostitutes and footage of negotiations with potential clients.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-01
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janis Cole, Holly Dale
- Screenplay & Story
- Janis Cole, Holly Dale
- Original Title
- Hookers on Davie
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 04/04/1984
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Spectrum Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janis Cole, Holly Dale
Janis Cole, Holly Dale
Nesya Blue, Paul Mitchnick
Janis Cole, Holly Dale
Janis Cole, Holly Dale
Department Leadership Roster
Janis Cole
Director
Holly Dale
Director
Janis Cole
Writer
Holly Dale
Writer
Janis Cole
Producer
Holly Dale
Producer
Nesya Blue
Director of Photography
Paul Mitchnick
Director of Photography
Janis Cole
Editor
Holly Dale
Editor
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What is Hookers on Davie about?
Filmmakers Holly Dale and Janis Cole explore the culture of Davie Street, located in the underbelly of Vancouver, where dozens of prostitutes work and live every day. Surprisingly, they find that the sex trade there is stable and largely non-violent, and that the women who work on Davie Street meet daily to discuss safety and health issues and don't use pimps. The film also includes candid interviews with the prostitutes and footage of negotiations with potential clients.
Who directed Hookers on Davie?
Hookers on Davie was directed by Janis Cole, Holly Dale.
Who stars in Hookers on Davie?
The principal cast of Hookers on Davie includes Not specified.
When was Hookers on Davie released and how long is it?
Hookers on Davie was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.