I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

. It is doubly interesting not only in the content, as it isn't a titillation, but because it was made by a sex worker. In her first attempt Kristen DiAngelo has made quite a special film. It is compelling and powerful as she interviews 10 other sex workers, and some of their families (husband, mother, son) in an emotional 86 minutes. I found it was impossible to look away from for a minute. This is a well made movie and has been shown at several film festivals including the ECU festival in Paris, The Women's International in Miami and has won awards in Phoenix (Bloody Hero for editing, Costa Rica editing) and others. As their PR notes: "Eleven American Sex Workers come together to relive their personal challenges and triumphs, in the feature documentary American COURTESANS. It is a frank unscripted account by these women and some of their family. It has been screened at many film festivals including the ECUin Paris and Women's International in Miami.'American Courtesans' became available on-demand July 12 in over 100 million homes across the US and Canada -- including on some of the largest cable systems in the country - Comcast, Time Warner, Cox, Brighthouse and iTunes (in 6 different countries - the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland), just to name a few. It is also available on DVD and BluRay on www.americancourtesans.com, amazon, and ebay.

Saw this film this weekend with two of my friends. This film taught me a lot, and started me thinking. After seeing American Courtesans we went out to a cafe and a 2 hour debate followed because we each had different ideas about what the message was. In the end we agreed that it was as simple as these women trying to tell people what life as an escort is like. I'm not sure they had an agenda, or if they did I'm not sure it was the same. What we all did agree on is this documentary was good. If I were to have any complaint it would be that the theater was so packed that there were people sitting on the floor. I found myself connecting with the women because I could see their faces. I left the theater smarter, I left the theater inquisitive, I left the theater wanting more of what they were saying. American Courtesans is a very good film.

I attended The Women's International Film and Arts Festival in Miami, Fl for the third year and once again saw so many great films and this year it was "American Courtesans" that caught my attention. I have watched many films/TV/News shows on this subject, but this was the most informative film I have seen regarding the adult industry. It was personal and up close. I found myself wanting to know each of the women and as the film went on I realized that it was a human and civil rights documentary, much like "Free Angela" which was played on opening night.I think there are times we believe that women's rights are equal in the United States today, but then you see something like this and you realize we have a long way to go. The escorts in the film were smart and articulate and their stories were more interesting than fiction. I found myself tearing up in the middle and wishing I could become a part of this movement. Kristen DiAngelo, the films producer had to leave before the screening, but I had met her opening night. After the film I had a million questions that I wanted to ask, and wished she could have stayed. Two of the women in the film had attended the screening. Pearl Callahan and Skylar Cruz. We questioned them for so long that Pearl almost missed her plane.I can see this film being around for a long time and becoming the subject of women's studies classes here in the US (my major). It drove home the point that this is not an issue of race or money, but a women's issue that effects all of us. The sets were fabulous, and the women were candid. Definitely not a docudrama, but a documentary about these women's lives. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to know the truth about the escort industry. If there was one complaint I had, it was that the room was too light and during the night time scenes I had a bit of trouble seeing the screen. The sound was so good, that it was hair raising, and the editing much better than any documentary I have seen.So, my opinion is go see this film. Whether you are female or male, you will not believe what these women's lives are like in this day and age. I had never really thought about it before, but I wish I could become involved and help to change the laws.

I thought American Courtesans was awesome, and I loved how much courage these women had to come out of the shadows, and tell their stories, knowing that they are hated by many, and Totally misunderstood. What we publish in the main stream media is only what they want the public to know. I think this is just the beginning and that more of these stories need to be heard. I also thought this was a very realistic view of the sex industry and they explained many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding sex work. Personally I have a huge problem with my tax dollars being on these human right violations. The public has no clue how much politics and religion has to do with our current laws. Nor is anyone questioning all the false data being run in the media, it is as if journalist do not even bother to research what they are publishing. I found the voices of these women to be empowering, and admire them for taking this stand. There will be a next generation of sex workers, and society should be ashamed of the way we are allowing these women to be hunted, harassed, jailed, raped, and murdered. This film is not to be missed.