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Sold in America

Document number
2070
Date
2009
Title
Sold in America
Author/publisher
Chelo Alvarez-Stehle
Availability
LSI library
Document type(s)
Multimedia,
Keywords
Women's rights; Women; Control and regulation of prostitution, Protection, Punishable forms of prostitution, Child Trafficking, Child Prostitution, Child Pornography,
Summary
"...SOLD IN AMERICA is a glimpse into the world of sex trafficking in the United States through the stories of three women sold at an early age, whom we now meet as empowered survivors.


On the streets of our own neighborhoods, an immigrant is lured into a fake job that turns out to be a trap; a child is sold by her relative to sexual predators during weekend visits; and a teenager is forced by her boyfriend to turn tricks in motel rooms. After conquering their tragic past, Maria, Miriam, and Michele offer voices of hope for those still in captivity today..."

To request a copy for public screening or private use, please contact:
SOLD IN AMERICA Short Documentary    
http://www.soldinamerica.net
innerLENS Productions
P.O. Box 4190
Malibu, CA 90264
Cell: 310-457-7353

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