The Frontal Assault on Backpage.com

Documentary of the Week | Jul 21, 2017

The documentary “I Am Jane Doe” profiles victims of underage sex trafficking and their all-out legal battle the popular advertising website Backpage.com. Filmmaker Mary Mazzio examines how Backpage.com has used the First Amendment to battle the lawsuits and why its critics claim that’s a problematic defense.

— Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen

For more information, click here to visit the official film web site.

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