Trafficked is a 2017 american thriller drama film directed by will wallace and starring ashley judd, sean patrick flanery and anne archer. This is a true story about what goes on in our north american society right under your nose likely. Movies can warp any urgent issue into disposable melodrama, and whats cringeworthy about trafficked, directed by will wallace, is how unnecessarily eroticized it is, like something from. The movie is really powerful for victims of sex trafficking. What does art that claims to be based on a true story owe its audience.
List of best hollywood movies based on true story in 2017 its kinda hard to come up with stories that are equally exciting, entertaining, thrilling, moving and thoughtprovoking, and that is why the modernday screenwritersdirectors love to make all kinds of based on real events films. Oct 06, 2017 inspired by real characters from the award winning book sex trafficking by siddharth kara, this is the story of three such girls from america, nigeria and india. After being trafficked through an elaborate global network of illicit human, organ, and drug trafficking, all three girls end up as sex slaves in a brothel in texas. Will wallaces trafficked follows a trio of intertwining stories. It helps to share their stories, all of which were very really and easy to connect to. Theres still a lot of work to be done to ensure victims of trafficking are protected by the law. Most popular sex trafficking movies and tv shows imdb. They are enslaved in a texas brothel and are promised freedom at an incredible cost. She always sleeps better when i say that, and, well, i thoroughly enjoy doing it. Eden was a scary movie about sextrafficking based on a true.
With ashley judd, elisabeth rohm, sean patrick flanery, amiah miller. In this story inspired by real characters, three girls from america, nigeria and india are trafficked through an elaborate global network and enslaved in a texas brothel, and must together attempt a daring escape to reclaim their freedom. In that documentary, the case of a 15yearold teen who ran. Ashley judds character delivers heartwrenching news in. Parents need to know that trafficked is a dramathriller about the evils of the sextrafficking trade. The girls must band together and attempt a heartstopping escape to reclaim their freedom. My wife enjoyed this movie i thought it was badly edited and the acting was below average excluding the child actors, i did stick with the movie as apprently it was a true story and i wanted to see the outcome, towards the end there was some excitement but the movie overall disappoints.
Parents need to know that trafficked is a dramathriller about the evils of the sex trafficking trade. And as she raises her arms in prayer, there are the tattoos that tell her story. Sex slavery shouldnt be seen as erotic as it appears. All men are created equal then, a few become firefighters. Oct 04, 2018 a southern california business and cultural organization recently held a screening of a heartwrenching film about human trafficking to raise awareness of the issue asian industry b2b hosted the viewing of the movie trafficked and organized a panel discussion at usc verdugo hills hospital in glendale, california on sept. What i found inside was the story of sophie, and her hardships. Financial analysis of trafficked 2017 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. First trafficked at the age of five with her parents out of vietnam into. Only the brave, based on the true story of the granite mountain hotshots, is the heroic story of one unit of local firefighters that through hope, determination, sacrifice, and the drive to protect families, communities, and our country become one of the most elite firefighting teams in the country. Oct 05, 2017 trafficked proves reasonably effective for educational purposes, with statistics and information about how to help inevitably projected during the end credits. Eden was a scary movie about sex trafficking based on a true story or was it. After being trafficked through an elaborate global network of illicit human, organ, and drug traffickers all three girls end up as modern day slaves in texas.
The film is inspired by real characters from the awardwinning book sex trafficking by harvard professor siddharth kara. The film itself is not a true story, but it was inspired by true events. Adam ambruso on trafficked movie based on a real story the zoo. The terrifying true story of a british girl forced into the sex trade by hayes, sophie isbn. The list contains the best, new and most relevant human trafficking movies ordered by relevance. Many might think this nightmare reality will never be part of their lives but the world of sex trafficking is not that far away. Ashley judds trafficked character delivers heartwrenching news. There have been many movies made about the illicit drug trade and law enforcements effort to stamp it out. A sex trafficking survivor tells her story texas standard. I was in the mood for some nonfiction, and the premise of this true story seemed to be one that i could read without being bored to pieces. The film is inspired by the awardwinning book, sex trafficking. The subject of teen sex trafficking is a timely and frightening subject, and unfortunately it is someones true story.
Inside the business of modern slavery, by siddharth kara. The story introduces three young women swiped from various corners of the. Trafficked takes yet another look at the modern sex slave trade posted on october 4, 2017 by rogerinorlando if you got all your crime news from the movies, youd probably wonder how any of us survive the mass murdering drug cartels, avoid becoming a serial killers prey or protect our teenage girls from being abducted. The recommendation service has sorted out serious, realistic, suspenseful, tense, suspense and disturbing films and tv shows about with human trafficking, kidnapping, crimes, sex trafficking, murder, life is a bitch, violence, forced prostitution, sex slave and prostitute plots mostly in drama. In an exclusive trafficked clip provided to bustle, fans of the actor can watch as she takes.
As i tucked my 4yearold daughter into bed last night, i kissed her softly on the cheek, told her i loved her, and reminded her that i was in the next room to protect her. Shandra woworuntu hoped to start a new career in the us hotel industry, but instead she found herself in a world of sexual slavery, forced drugtaking and violence. Katariina rosenblatt, a survivor of sex trafficking, shared her story with those gathered at the gingerbread houses partners in. The film includes two famous brothers that often star together in latest hollywood franchises. Trafficked controversy grows as film posted to youtube. Trafficked 2017 millions of vulnerable girls worldwide are being ensnared by human traffickers into the insidious world of sex slavery and exploited relentlessly to generate profits of one. Most popular sex trafficking movies and tv shows refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc. Related searches sex trafficking full movie virgin forced tricked into prostitution forced prostitution daughter full story movies family forced sold into slavery forced prostitution forced prostitute r a p e movie full prison full movie forced prostitution. This fictionalized retelling of a true story is told through the eyes of a young victim, anna, as she tries to break free of the drug addiction and brainwashing forced upon her after becoming ensnared in a human sex trafficking operation and avoid further torment at the. Oct 08, 2017 trafficked follows three young women from the united states, nigeria and, india who are exploited as sex slaves yet ultimately reclaim their dignity and freedom. A global scourge gets the schlockbuffet treatment in trafficked, a thriller about sex slaves no less junky because it includes grim statistics as text at the end, and was written by human. Trafficked manages to find the perfect balance, where the horrifyingly true scenes, inspired by real events, are captured very cleverly to provoke discussions but not to traumatize the viewer beyond the acceptable limits ulkar alakbarova, movies move me.
After being trafficked through an elaborate global network of illicit human, organ, and drug trafficking, all three girls end up. Mar 02, 2019 only the brave, based on the true story of the granite mountain hotshots, is the heroic story of one unit of local firefighters that through hope, determination, sacrifice, and the drive to protect families, communities, and our country become one of the most elite firefighting teams in the country. The one thing that prevented the movie from being 5 stars was how they mishandled the development of the. Oct 04, 2018 trafficked movie screening addresses human trafficking issue. The movie follows a couple paula patton, whos also a producer, and omar. This awardwinning film on child trafficking is a must watch. Will wallaces thriller about three young women abducted and sold into sex slavery certainly has an authentic feel. Traffik begins with that classic cinematic lie inspired by true events and ends with statistics for women who have been victims of human trafficking. I think this story is trying to say its based off real events, i believe that people are still being trafficked, but there is no way this film is based on a true story. In an exclusive trafficked clip provided to bustle, fans of the actor can watch as. Will wallaces trafficked follows a trio of intertwining stories about young women forced. Their new movie is also in the top 15 best true story movies of 2017 to watch and follows the touchable story about the friendship of greg sestero and tommy wiseau.
True story 2015 is a very slow and eerie story yet it is also a well worth seeing movie. Human trafficking survivor says she was was raped 43,200 times in four years. Trafficked manages to find the perfect balance, where the horrifyingly true scenes, inspired by real events, are captured very cleverly to provoke discussions but not to traumatize the viewer beyond the acceptable limits. The one thing that prevented the movie from being 5 stars was how they mishandled the development of the only black character. Trafficked is a book that i picked up via netgalley. Apr 24, 2018 the film itself is not a true story, but it was inspired by true events. Ashley judd, anne archer, and sean patrick flanery in trafficked 2017 ashley judd in. My story of surviving, escaping, and transcending abduction into prostitution kindle edition by hayes, sophie. And in many ways solomon being here is a miracle in itself, because in 2016 she was kidnapped and forced into the world of sex trafficking. Trafficked follows the horrific journey of three brave girls from america, nigeria, and india whom are forced into human trafficking through an elaborate global network. I am still here trailer sex trafficking movie realistic.
The true life story of a human trafficking survivor. In this story inspired by real characters, three girls from america, nigeria and india are trafficked through an elaborate global network and enslaved in a texas. Inspired by real characters from the award winning book sex trafficking by siddharth kara, this is the story of three girls from america, nigeria and india. The 2017 movie is based on a true story about three young girls imprisoned in a brothel in texas near the u. Lifetime movie networks film, which is set in seattle, might be loosely inspired by the abc documentary daughters for sale. Movies based on true stories 2017 popsugar entertainment. A warning for listeners this story has raw language and describes acts of sexual violence that are not appropriate for all.
As if dutifully checking items off a list, the films storyline focuses on three. Ashley judd stars in trafficked, will wallaces thriller about three young women who. Inspired by real characters from the award winning book sex trafficking by siddharth kara, this is the story of three such girls from america, nigeria and india. Jan 08, 2019 the traffickers are as skilled at evading the law as they are at finding new victims. Apr 20, 2018 traffik begins with that classic cinematic lie inspired by true events and ends with statistics for women who have been victims of human trafficking. Jessica obilom, left, and alpa banker in the movie trafficked.
Bound takes viewers inside a prison with no cells, where the destinies of those sentenced to servitude are bought and sold. Inspired by real characters, three girls from america, nigeria, and india are trafficked through an elaborate network and enslaved in a texas brothel. Selling isobel, the true story of farrells kidnapping. Top 10 latest hollywood movies based on true story 2017 list. Dec 17, 2014 eden was a scary movie about sextrafficking based on a true storyor was it. Her story highlights the brutal realities of human trafficking in mexico and the united states, an underworld. Shocking story based upon true events brings sex trafficking. The true life story of a human trafficking survivor lex talamo, shreveport times published 4. This tattoo right here, the two two five with the five stars around it.
Trafficked proves reasonably effective for educational purposes, with statistics and information about how to help inevitably projected during the end credits. I was kidnapped and sex trafficked in london as a student. Between these two bookends is a steaming pile of exploitative horse manure masquerading as a feature concerned with the sexual enslavement of women. Oct 11, 2017 even though she arrives during a birthday party, ashley judds latest movie character is the bearer of bad news. Even though she arrives during a birthday party, ashley judds latest movie character is the bearer of bad news. Ashley judds human trafficking film sets united nations premiere. If the story telling was more focused i think it could have worked better, but it is in too many places. Trafficked movie screening addresses human trafficking issue. Ashley judds human trafficking film sets united nations. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The movie plot is further elaborated on in the full trailer, below. If you know of other movies, please leave a comment so i can include them in this list. The movie tells the true story of manhunt for a notorious serial killer who called himself the zodiac, and killed several people in and around the san.
In this story inspired by real characters, three girls from america, nigeria and india are. Apr 05, 2017 hiding among all the superhero blockbusters and bigbudget comedies coming out in 2017, theres a small handful of movies based on true stories. Sep 27, 2017 ashley judds factbased human trafficking film sets united nations premiere watch. If ever there was a little girl made of sugar and spice, its her. Dec 06, 2017 actor and producer, adam ambruso, talks about his new movie trafficked. In this story inspired by real characters, three girls from america, nigeria and india are trafficked through an elaborate global network and enslaved in a texas brothel, and must together attempt a daring. Oct 12, 2017 a global scourge gets the schlockbuffet treatment in trafficked, a thriller about sex slaves no less junky because it includes grim statistics as text at the end, and was written by human. Trafficked will hold its premiere at the united nations on october 5, followed by a limited theatrical release on october 6 and a wider. Ashley judds trafficked character delivers heartwrenching.
Sep 11, 2017 read the most harrowing story of human trafficking ive ever heard latest on itv news. While moving, it wasnt punch in the gut as i expected. Its meant to impart a serious message about a serious subject, but unfortunately, its a grueling, indelicate movie that morphs into an insultingly cheap thriller. Apartment 407 sex trafficking survivor tells her true story official trailer. The most harrowing story of human trafficking ive ever heard. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Adam ambruso on trafficked movie based on a real story the.