23Oct/095
Bangkok Girl : A Documentary about Thailand’s Night Life
Description
Jordan Clark's tragic documentary provides a glimpse into Thailand's notorious and booming sex tourism industry through the experiences of a 19-year-old bar girl named Pla. Working in the bars from the age of thirteen, Pla has managed to avoid selling her body--a remarkable revelation given her surroundings--but her refusal to take part in this all-too-common profession for young Thai women cannot last. The introduction of falangs, or foreigners, to Thailand has fore... More >>
October 23rd, 2009 - 06:54
I ordered this product before December 1st actually it was shipped on Dec. 1st and I have no gotten it yet and I did not get a tracking code and I have no way of letting them know I have not gtten it and Im an Amazon Prime custumer
Rating: 1 / 5
October 23rd, 2009 - 08:02
This excellent, moving documentary mainly explores the life of Pla, a wonderful nineteen year old girl involved in the Bangkok sex trade. This film changed the way I think about tourists and Thailand. Through Jordan Clark’s work we can understand the complexity of what is going in Bangkok, and also the glorious strength of young Pla.
Rating: 5 / 5
October 23rd, 2009 - 09:45
I was expecting at least a half way decent look into the night life of Thailand,i.e.Bangkok. I’ve been there before and have seen lot’s of the going’s on there day and night, but this film maker, and i use that characterization loosely, really doesn’t know how to film anything like this subject matter. The girl, Pla, has more talent then the film maker himself. I’m totally convinced that the amout of money paid to her for filming her was pennies. I’m sorry i purchased it.
Rating: 3 / 5
October 23rd, 2009 - 12:25
A poorly made effort, one of the worst and most pointless so-called documentaries I have seen in my life. The filmmaker is obviously totally clueless in regard to his subject. In addition to that, his maudlin commentary makes the film even more unbearable. Over 45 minutes Clark is wallowing in clichés and stereotypes about Bangkok, Thai people and Bargirls, tormenting the viewers with his pointless, pathetic opinions on a subject he so obiously does not comprehend in any way.
I can only agree with a former review: a complete lack of any understanding or comprehension is all this film shows. Total BS from beginning to the end. So stupid and annoying, it makes you angry. Avoid this film at all cost.
Rating: 1 / 5
October 23rd, 2009 - 14:27
I cannot believe that with so deep a subject matter we can be presented with such a complete lack of any understanding or comprehension . To add to this the production itself is very poorly exhibited. I’ve seen holiday home video’s of vastly more interest. Jordan Clark should get a job filming televangelists as punishment.
Regards Michael Kent.
Rating: 1 / 5