Sex trafficking is arguably one of the worst forms of human abuse. There are 45 million sex trafficking victims, mostly young girls that will never see their families again, and only 1% manage to escape. Surviving Sex Trafficking seeks to shine the light on the illegal activity by listening to those who managed to free themselves, uncover their pain and lead them on the journey to recovery. The documentary is one of Sadhvi Siddhali Shree's best works as a filmmaker. Surviving Sex Trafficking is about three sex trafficking victims, Rachel Fischer, Angela Williams, and Kendra Geronimo.
Rachel’s father was a gang leader who prostituted her mother. Rachel ended up in a foster family where children were raped and blackmailed by a phony modeling agency. Joining a nursing school helped her escape, and she’s now helping other people who are going through the same traumatic experience.
Surviving Sex Trafficking follows Angela who was recruited into a fake modeling agency when she was 17 and forced to become a stripper and prostitute. In the documentary, Angela recounts that her pimp posed as her manager or life coach. One day, he beat her so severely with a nightstick that she broke her forearm, shattered her hand, and was left with enormous bruises.
Kendra’s story is different. Two women laced her drink and when she regained consciousness, a pimp pointed a gun at her and forced her to agree to his terms.
The hard-hitting documentary explores how the three ladies saved themselves, what their lives were like afterward, and whether justice was served. Surviving Sex Trafficking is an in-depth look at some of the worst parts of humanity and how victims of sex trafficking fight to get their lives back. It is an eye-opener and gets very emotional; you will be enraged and deeply saddened throughout the duration of the film.
What academic library shelves would this title be on?
Surviving Sex Trafficking would be suitable on public or academic library shelves where educational materials relating to sex trafficking, human rights violations, and gender-related injustices are stored.
What schools or colleges is this film appropriate for?
Surviving Sex Trafficking seems to touch a bit on governments’ failure to protect their population, maybe because of the weak laws. Therefore, this documentary would be suitable for law and government colleges. Women's studies majors should also consider this title. If you are a part of a university club focused on women's issues, you should consider hosting a public screening of this film.