The Women Outside (1996)

Keywords

military base, prostitution, sex trafficking, military, sex trade, imperialism, comfort women, u.s. military bases

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Women Outside about?

They're called bar women, hostesses, or sex workers and "western princesses." They come from poor families, struggling to earn a decent wage, only to be forced into the world's oldest profession. They're the women who work in the camptowns that surround U.S. military bases in South Korea. In 40 years, over a million women have worked in Korea's military sex industry, but their existence has never been officially acknowledged by either government. In The Women Outside, a film by J.T. Orinne Takagi and Hye Jung Park, some of these women bravely speak out about their lives for the first time. The film raises provocative questions about military policy, economic survival, and the role of women in global geopolitics

Who directed The Women Outside?

The Women Outside was directed by J.T. Takagi, Hye Jung Park.

How long is The Women Outside?

The Women Outside has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).

What genre is The Women Outside?

The Women Outside is a Documentary film.

Where was The Women Outside produced?

The Women Outside was produced in South Korea, United States of America.