Evan Wright's raw journey through America's outsiders, from sex workers to soldiers, blending dark humor and stark reality.
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Evan Wright's raw journey through America's outsiders, from sex workers to soldiers, blending dark humor and stark reality.
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From his work as a reporter at Hustler magazine, to his National Magazine Awardwinning writing for Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair, Evan Wright has always had an affinity for outsiderswhat he calls the lost tribes of America. The previously published pieces in this collection chart a deeply personal journey, beginning with his stark but sympathetic portrayals of sex workers in Porn Valley, through his raw portrait of a Hollywood uberagent-turned-war documentarian and hero of Americas far right. Al...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Frequent explicit references to sex work and pornography; detailed accounts of sex workers' lives.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of combat in Afghanistan; vivid descriptions of war zones and soldier experiences.
Profanity
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Pervasive and strong profanity throughout; frequent use of explicit language in quotes and dialogue.
Substance use
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Recurring mentions of drug and alcohol abuse; some portrayals of addiction and casual use.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minimal presence; brief mentions of characters' identities without central focus.
Religious content
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Some references to religious extremism, including Aryan Nation preaching; not a central theme.
Witchcraft / occult
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No occult or witchcraft themes present.
Political content
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Strong focus on political and social outsiders; critiques of corporate America and far-right ideologies.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of personal struggles; no detailed depictions of self-harm or suicide.
Sexual assault
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Minor references in context of sex work; no explicit assault scenes depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Accounts of systemic suffering and personal hardship among marginalized groups; recurring theme.
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