pimp

His film 'Hustle & Flow' (2005) provides a nuanced portrayal of a Memphis pimp's struggle for redemption through music production.

His gritty films like 'Ms. 45' (1981) and 'King of New York' (1990) explore urban crime and exploitation with unflinching realism and moral complexity.

His provocative film 'Vivre Sa Vie' (1962) examines exploitation and survival in Paris through the tragic journey of a young woman drawn into prostitution.