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Gimikera (Streetwalker)
==  SYNOPSIS ==

Set amidst the bustling urban sprawl, towering skyscrapers and tin-roofed shantytowns of Manila, Philippines, Gimikera (Streetwalker) is the gripping tale of Mylene, a survivor of forced prostitution, and her struggle to find meaning in a life of exploitation and abuse. Mylene has been the sex slave of a manipulative policeman. She was mercilessly tortured by politicians. She was forced to service up to ten customers a night in a dilapidated brothel. None of this was her choice.

With interviews from leading anti-trafficking organizations, Gimikera (Streetwalker) depicts the brutal reality of human trafficking in the Philippines through the eyes of Mylene capturing her triumphs and hardships as she fights to put the pieces of her life back together.

Gimikera, or Streetwalker translated in English, depicts the reality of human trafficking in the Philippines through the eyes of Mylene capturing her triumphs and hardships as she struggles to put her life back together.

Gimikera (Streetwalker) is a production of [The Human Trafficking Project] a New York-based non-profit organization that utilizes art and technology to raise awareness of modern day slavery, connect those working to combat the issue and support trafficking survivors. From documentaries to music to photography, the HTP is dedicated to pursuing creative, innovative ways of bringing modern day slavery into the mainstream, connecting those who want to help to organizations that are making a difference and supporting survivors to help prevent future exploitation. For more information on human trafficking, the HTP's initiatives and how you can get involved visit www.traffickingproject.org.

Genre: Documentary Running time: 45 minutes Directors: Ligaya Domingo and Justin Hakuta Producer: Justin Hakuta Music: Nikhil Shetty, Pablo Rocha Editors: Maisa Demetillo, Gbong Lumbera and Fuwowoy Vujaper