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Brought to life in the unvarnished motel rooms that dot Santa Monica Boulevard, 101 Rent Boys unveils an intimate portrait of 101 individual hustlers. While the camera lens captures the stories of 101 men, it delves deeper into the hearts and lives of a few pivotal characters, each chosen to embody the staggering diversity of the Santa Monica Strip's rent boys. When a hustler, $50, and award-winning directors collide in front of a rolling video camera, the result is a compelling tapestry of raw narratives.
The film seamlessly weaves together vignettes that explore themes such as the hustlers' first client, the complexities of being gay for pay, the harsh reality of homelessness, the inescapable grip of drugs, and the circumstances that led them to the life of a rent boy. It doesn't shy away from presenting various insider perspectives on topics ranging from the art of hustling - how a rent boy should dress, communicate, behave, and think, to the more intimate aspects of their trade such as the art of giving and receiving pleasure.
In a bid to unravel the intricacies of their world, 101 Rent Boys offers insight on how these men navigate their trade - from enhancing their income to ensuring their safety, from mastering the walk to mastering the talk, from the way they eat and smoke to the subtle art of flirting. This documentary strives to present an unfiltered, deeply humanizing look at a world often relegated to society's shadows.
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101 Rent Boys is a documentary movie featuring Scott Black and directed by Fenton Bailey.
101 Rent Boys is currently streaming on WOW Presents Plus.