Human Trafficking
The Lifetime cable channel made TV history with this ambitious, acclaimed original miniseries on the horrifying phenomenon of human trafficking, or sexual slavery. It follows the fictional cases of young women around the world, lured or abducted, sometimes right off the street, into a world of unspeakable brutality--which the filmmakers show in almost overwhelming detail at times.
Amazing Grace
The inspiring story of William Wilberforce and his passion and perseverance to pass a law ending the slave trade in the late 18th century. Several friends, including Wilberforce's minister, a reformed slave ship captain who penned the beloved hymn Amazing Grace, urge him to see the cause through.
Trade
When 13-year-old Adriana is kidnapped by sex traffickers in Mexico City, her 17-year-old brother, Jorge, sets off on a desperate mission to save her. As Jorge dodges overwhelming obstacles to track the girl's abductors, he meets Ray, a Texas cop whose own family loss leads him to become an ally. This film is a thrilling story of courage and a devastating expose of one of the world's most heinous crimes.
Taken
When his estranged daughter is kidnapped in Paris, a former spy (Liam Neeson) sets out to find her at any cost. Relying on his special skills, he tracks down the ruthless gang that abducted her and launches a one-man war to bring them to justice and rescue his daughter.
Whistleblower
When Nebraska cop Kathryn Bolkovac accepts a U.N. peacekeeper position in post-war Bosnia, she discovers a deadly sex trafficking ring. Risking her own life to save the lives of others, she uncovers an international conspiracy that is determined to stop her, no matter the cost. With masterful acting and a heart-racing plot, The Whistleblower is an acclaimed film inspired by actual events.
Holly
Ron Livingston delivers a powerful breakout performance as a "comfortably numb" American, immersed in a dangerous and shocking culture of corruption, slavery and deceit. Disgusted and inspired, he finds true meaning in his life as he frantically searches through both the beautiful and sordid faces of Cambodia, risking everything in a desperate attempt to save the life of one girl, Holly... before it's too late.
Trade of Innocents
In present day South East Asia, down dark alleys, in secret rooms, children are for sale. Parallel story lines intertwine and twists unfold against the backdrop of the dangerous human trafficking world, in a story of struggle, life, hope and redemption. Not Today
Living as large as any 20-year-old could dream, Caden Welles's expectations of a never-ending party in India crash hard-but not as hard as his conscience when he refuses to help a starving man and his little girl. Attempting to right his wrong, Caden's eyes are forced open to a world few Americans know exists: the thriving human-trafficking trade. Spurred by a true purpose, an unexpected friendship and the prayers of his mother and girlfriend, Caden leads an unlikely search for the girl.
8 Days
After sneaking to a party with her friends, 16-year-old Amber Stevens goes missing. Forced into the world of sex trafficking, her family and community fight to get her back. Inspired by actual events.
In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery in Louisiana. Stripped of his identity and deprived of all dignity, Northup is ultimately purchased by ruthless plantation owner and must find the strength within to survive. 12 Years A Slave is both an unflinching account of slavery in American history and a celebration of the indomitable power of hope.
Eden
A young Korean-American girl is abducted and forced into a prostitution ring. After failed escapes, she joins forces with her captors in a desperate plea to survive.
Caged No More
The story of Aggie Prejean, a grandmother on a desperate search to find her two granddaughters, Skye and Elle, who have been kidnapped by their sinister father. As the details behind the girls' disappearance begin to unravel, it's discovered he has taken them overseas to be sold into slavery to settle his drug debt. A global hunt ensues, and the team will stop at nothing to see the girls safely returned home. Inspired by real events.
Priceless
Inspired by true events, Priceless is a powerful drama/thriller about James Stevens who was, at one time, a good man with a great life. After the tragic death of his wife and losing custody of his little girl, James is at the darkest crossroad of his life. Angry, desperate, and unable to hold down a steady job, he agrees to drive a box truck on a shady, one-time trip cross country for cash -- no questions asked. But when he discovers what he is delivering is actually who, he is compelled to save two beautiful and frightened sisters who are unaware of the danger that awaits them. From the creative minds behind the two-time Grammy Award-winning band for KING & COUNTRY
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