When we think about human trafficking, the United States may not be the first place to come to mind. Of course, why would it? With Hollywood’s celebrity-hyped, action-packed movies, and idealistic book thrillers that try to imagine the truth of the trafficking world, it’s easy to assume that trafficking only exists outside the U.S.
Read MoreThe film Ridge Runners follows the investigation of a missing twelve-year-old girl, led by Detective Rachel Willow. At first, Willow and her community are doubtful that anything beyond a runaway-child case is possible in their peaceful town, but as the investigation continues, Willow finds the case is much more complicated than it appears on the surface.
Read MoreStorytelling has long been a part of the human experience. Although the mediums and technologies have changed, their immense power to impact us remains. Documentaries are a particularly powerful form of storytelling. They have the power to appeal to our humanity, awaken our sense of empathy, and touch our souls. Letter from Masanjia does just that.
Read MoreMovie-makers are far more concerned with telling good stories than they are with the accuracy of their facts. The average American watches 5,000 movies in his or her lifetime, and American households watch nearly eight hours of television per day. That creates a lot of opportunities for misinformation to sneak its way into our consciousness.
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