sex work industry

His films like 'Dancer in the Dark' and 'Dogville' unflinchingly examine exploitation, vulnerability, and the commodification of the body within capitalist systems.

His film 'Undertow' (Contrecourant) and other works explore desire, survival, and moral complexity within marginalized communities with nuance and compassion.

His film 'Tangerine' provides an intimate, humanizing portrait of trans sex workers in Los Angeles, centering their agency and lived experiences.