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Dreamcatcher

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In Chicago, former prostitute Brenda Myers-Powell helps at-risk youths and women break the cycle of violence and sexual exploitation and find the means to change their own lives.
Dreamcatcher

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Critics Consensus

Unforgettable and deeply moving, Dreamcatcher uses an extraordinary true personal story to make emphatic socioeconomic arguments.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 09/10/2015
Myers-Powell understands the psychology of human trafficking, and her advice is admirably sober, clear-eyed, and devoid of sentiment. Go to Full Review Sheila O'Malley RogerEbert.com 03/27/2015
3.5/4
Despite the harrowing stories that fill the film from start to finish, "Dreamcatcher" is not hopeless. How could it be hopeless when there are people like Myers-Powell in the world? Go to Full Review Katie Walsh Los Angeles Times 03/19/2015
These stories are hard to hear, but Myers-Powell demonstrates that bearing witness and testifying are key to recovery and healing, as are unconditional love and a belief that no one is past redemption. Go to Full Review Vadim Rizov Filmmaker Magazine 01/23/2023
Dreamcatcher is enlightening and sobering, but as a piece of craft it doesn’t match the commitment of its subject; it’s effectively a selective database of recorded testimony rather than a sculpted take on same... Go to Full Review Ben Homewood NME (New Musical Express) 04/29/2021
4/5
A powerful documentary about a charity that helps the homeless women of Chicago... Go to Full Review Ellena Zellhuber-McMillan One Room With A View 05/04/2019
3/5
There's nothing filmically astounding about Dreamcatcher, but its content is powerful, tragic, and important. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/25/2016 This woman has made it her life to help every soul she can... Very brave film. I only wish it had a: "This is what happened to...." at the end. See more 04/13/2016 A deeply moving and inspirational piece exposing the depths of human depravity and addiction. The main character Brenda provides a beacon of hope to several young Chicagoans lost in the dark. Dreamcatcher is a must-see documentary! See more 11/04/2015 Boring movie about a prostitute... Hollywood has officially run out of ideas. See more 03/06/2015 Raw, candid and with serious issues at hand. Lack a little structure but very powerful and important. See more Read all reviews
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Kim Longinotto

Director

Lisa Stevens

Writer

Dan Cogan

Executive Producer

Geralyn White Dreyfous

Executive Producer

Regina K. Scully

Executive Producer

Lisa Stevens

Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis In Chicago, former prostitute Brenda Myers-Powell helps at-risk youths and women break the cycle of violence and sexual exploitation and find the means to change their own lives.
Director
Kim Longinotto
Producer
Lisa Stevens, Teddy Leifer
Screenwriter
Lisa Stevens
Production Co
Green Acres Films, Rise Films, Vixen Films
Genre
Documentary, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 38m