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Damned whores and evil bitches: prostitution in Australia 1788-1988

Australia, 1987
film

Australia’s founding mothers arrived in 1788 and their legacy continues to thrive as a multi million dollar industry. A revealing expose of prostitution..

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ACMI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways of greater Melbourne, the people of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that ACMI is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We recognise the connection of First Peoples to their Country and that Treaty marks a renewed relationship grounded in truth-telling, self‑determination and respect. We also acknowledge First Nations people as the original storytellers of this land and celebrate their significant contribution to the contemporary moving image.