Sunday Beauty Queen

December. 25,2016

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Documentary

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Woman Director Philippines Hong Kong

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Beneath Hong Kong's glittering facade, Filipina domestic helpers work in relative anonymity and for near-slave wages. In a beauty pageant like no other, five helpers give themselves makeovers for a day and gleefully reclaim their dignity.

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