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Inspired by a true story, 'Nightcrawling' deals with sex work – and sexual abuse
Inspired by a true story, 'Nightcrawling' deals with sex work – and sexual abuse
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8 minutes
Released:
Jan 5, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Inspired by a true story from Oakland, California, Leila Mottley's first novel follows a young Black girl who is sexually abused by a group of police officers. Kiara is a 17-year-old girl who comes from a fractured, poor family, and the novel follows her story as she attempts to survive and thrive navigating so much with so little protection. In an interview with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe, Mottley talked about the rich internal world she created for her main character, adding nuance to the storylines of poor characters, and the media coverage of the case that inspired her book.
Released:
Jan 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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