COMPELLING & UTTERLY ALARMING: “THE GIRLS OF PHNOM PENH”

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

COMPELLING & UTTERLY ALARMING: “THE GIRLS OF PHNOM PENH”
Prostitution in Cambodia is illegal, but Cambodia still has a problem of sex tourism involving minors. The new film CAMBODIA: THE VIRGINITY TRADE (2009, 60mins) is the compelling and utterly alarming account of the lives of girls and women affected by the virginity trade that exists in Cambodia today. Many Asian men believe that obtaining a virgin girl for sex will grant them extra health and luck. THE GIRLS OF PHNOM PENH (2009, 64mins) follows three victims over six months. Srey Leak was deflowered when she was 14. Her two friends, Me Nea and Cheata, opted to sell themselves to support their families and young children. NGO representatives will attend the screening (Q&A).