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These n- - - - -s lucky I likes to do a good job.
Theres something to be said for taking pride in your work.
But for these women, there is no upward mobility.
With Mercedes especially, that distinction is clear.
So whats a girl to do?
For the women of The Pynk, their response is to be the best damn strippers around.
Hall takes great painsto illuminate the skill and strength that go into working the pole.
Their tricks are triumphs demonstrations of their hard-won dexterity and prowess.
But even within the club, there are conflicts.
They earn their places through hard work and practice.
They contribute to the wellbeing of the club.
And within the club, everything has a price.
There are tip-outs and stage fees, and there is little in the way of financial security.
There is no safety net to catch them when they fall.
Keyshawn is actively being beaten by her boyfriend and regularly comes to work with bruises she covers with makeup.
The Pynk is a haven, but it can only protect them from so much for so long.
Over the past few years, we have seen increasingly nuanced representations of sex workers in media.
