Not Angels But Angels

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Summary: Good insight to the seedy underbelly of Prague
Review: For those of you who have never been to Prague or those who like to learn about eastern europe this is a good insight. i've been there several times and have witnessed first hand what this picture is about. it is a documentary that describes in detail the horrific and dreary lives of those less fortunate in post-communist czech republic. the things that young boys have to do to survive in the big city, having come from small villages outside Prague--this is not a documentary for children. This is a documentary for those who like to learn about all facets of life around the world. Picture quality is not as bad as previous reviews would lead you to believe. I think if you buy it and don't like it you could donate it to a local university's socialogy department.

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Summary: Adequate Treatment, Not Great
Review: Grodecki's "Not Angels But Angels" is fair treatment of the overwhelming issue adolescent male prostitution in Prague. Although I think his fictionalized treatment in "Mandragora" is better, this is a good first look into these young boys world.

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Summary: The Other Side of Prague
Review: I've been visiting Prague on a regular basis now and have found it to be a very extra-ordinary place.... quite magical I would say. Like any developing country, prostitution is a part of life. It's a choice and no but's..... like the casts of this movie, all of them had a choice but they choose to make money the "easy" way. Although I like this movie, this is no different from other movies made with the same theme. It always try to depict the "prostitute" as the victim. I'm not saying that they're not but no one forced them to this "profession" and this movie would actually prove me right. It's sad, in a way, but that is life!

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Summary: hustlers in prague
Review: this documet about hustlers in prague in 1994 is well done. in some parts, u woldn't believe how stupid can teenagers be. but if you have to choose between angels but not angels or body without soul, take the second one. it goes deeper into the problem. i also recomend movie mandragora, which is based on these two documents and real story about two hustlers in prague.