Based on the titular book by David Batstone, this sobering documentary from filmmaker Robert Marcarelli looks at the illegal trafficking of human beings and the modern emancipators dedicated to saving them. Not for Sale is divided into two parts, with the first providing extensive background information and the second serving as a direct call to action. Victim advocates estimate that 27 million people are bound in slavery today (more than at the height of the African slave trade, and half of them children). Voiceover narration accompanies footage shot on five continents, coupled with interviews of victims and those who fight on their behalf, adding a compelling personal aspect to the account. The documentary points out that individuals are forced into servitude of all sorts, including agricultural, general labor, and prostitution, the latter exemplified by the thriving Thai sex industry and the trafficking of women from Eastern bloc countries. Balancing the grim realities portrayed here are the stories of efforts made by various groups to end modern-day slavery, both by providing direct help (through means ranging from health services to job training and opportunities) and by working to change or toughen laws. The organizations highlighted include secular groups such as the Polaris Project, the International Justice Mission, and the Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking, as well as faith-based agencies such as Foursquare Children of Promise and NightLight International. An informative look at an international tragedy, this is highly recommended. Aud: C, P. (C. Block)
Not for Sale
(2011) 117 min. DVD: $19.99. Knight Quest Media (dist. by Vision Video). Volume 26, Issue 6
Not for Sale
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