The heartbreaking ‘Bangkok Girl’ gets her anticipated DVD release
Added: (Sun Jan 21 2007)
Pressbox (Press Release) -
Bangkok Girl, the CBC Newsworld documentary which set audience records in October 2006, debuts on DVD across Canada March 06, 2007 (US release to follow on April 10, 2007).
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 farangs, or foreigners, to Thailand has forever changed the city, the economy, the Thai people's lives and desires. A daring and unabashed look at a popular Western predilection through the eyes of one girl, this film challenges the accepted worldwide practice of sex tourism.
"…a remarkably accomplished and beautifully photographed debut documentary that puts a human face on a devastating social issue."
Michael Reid - Times Colonist (Victoria BC)
"...something that must be watched until the very last frame."
John Doyle - Globe & Mail (Toronto ONT)
The main feature has subtitles in English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. DVD Extras: extended version with 8min of additional footage, trailer, deleted interviews and montages. The Bangkok Girl DVD carries a $17.99 MSRP and is currently available from http://www.highbanks.ca/ or on March 06, 2007 from your local retail store.
Through eyes of one Bangkok Girl, this DVD is sure to show viewers a seldom seen and unique view into the issue of sex tourism. “It will touch your heart and make it hurt.”
Bangkok Girl was produced by High Banks Entertainment Ltd. (Victoria, B.C.) in association with CBC Newsworld. High Banks Entertainment Ltd. is a privately held independent film production company and distributor located in Victoria British Columbia. It was founded by president/chief executive officer Jordan Clark in May of 2002, with the success of its debut release Bangkok Girl; they are quickly building a reputation for unique films. High Banks Entertainment Ltd. has recently been expanding into the home DVD market.
For additional information or screening copy requests:
contact: Jordan Clark, Email: info@highbanks.ca or phone 250.598.0796. More information can be found at http://www.highbanks.ca/