Christian film aims to curb human trafficking in india. His wife has died, his temper has gotten the best of him, and hes in need of money. One of the biggest challenges human trafficking victims face is. Caged no more movies watch christian videos todays. Human trafficking is most prevalent in europe, asia and africa, although it takes place in the united states, too, and it is the fastest growing crime in the world. Fighting human trafficking october 14, 2016 religion. By raising awareness of human trafficking, the people behind the movie hope to not only snatch children out of the hands of evil in this world, but also in the next. However, i found they were able to get the point across and to do it tastefully. Human trafficking is the third largest international crime industry behind illegal drugs and arms trafficking. This christian band has wowed audiences across the globe, and even helped create the new anthem for paramount pictures upcoming remake of benhur. Its seems wrong to call a movie that deals about human trafficking awesome but it was.
The best articles from christianity today on human trafficking. Movie sheds light on human trafficking, calls christians. Educate yourself and raise awareness by watching these remarkable sundancesupported films. This award winning fictional movie was an official selection at the international christian film festival. Christian movies sometimes have a tendency to be a bit corny. For every 1,000 people across the world in 2016, 5. The purpose of the christian film festival is to 1. Priceless is a 2016 american christian romantic drama film about human trafficking, inspired by true events. Church leaders are excited about the movie and the role it is playing in educating people about human trafficking. The group provides training and research as well as promoting collaboration between member organizations on the issue. As christians, we have a responsibility to help those who are in need. Along the way, roman teams up with avery, a cop investigating human trafficking and fighting the. For king and country priceless movie exclusive interview.
As state participation has grown, the ucr program has seen an increase in data submissions. Christian film aims to curb human trafficking in india from cna catholic news agency a group of independent film makers is using media to put an end to the epidemic of human trafficking that has plagued indias untouchables for centuries. A global hunt ensues, and the team will stop at nothing to see the girls safely returned home. Hosted by biblical seminary and presented by professionals in the field, this dvd seminar addresses those pertinent issues.
The christian broadcasting network cbn is a global ministry committed to preparing the nations of the world for the coming of jesus christ through mass media. Human trafficking is the trade of humans for the purpose of forced labour, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others. Caged no more is a drama meant to engage and educate audiences on the realities of human trafficking. Human trafficking is the worlds fastest growing crime. A widower whos lost custody of his daughter finds himself unable to hold down a job.
He agrees to drive a truck crosscountry, no questions asked, but when he discovers the nature of his cargo, he is faced with a lifechanging decision. Poster art for caged no more, a film to bring awareness to human trafficking, 2016. When his fiancee is kidnapped by human traffickers, roman and his exmilitary brothers set out to track her down and save her before it is too late. Showcase christian movies, music videos, cartoons, songs, and scripts, 2. The most chilling movie about human trafficking,edge of your seat drama,not a movie for the faint of heart,its good to know that its out in the open now and being fought by law agency, its a world wide business and the movie takes you their in all corners of the world that gets their victims in all forms and devices are used beware the. Our christian faith compels us to lift our hands up with conviction and stretch our hands across with compassion, said reverend samuel rodriguez, president of the national hispanic christian leadership conference. Those in our schools, businesses, churches, and community often are unaware of the problem of human trafficking and how to help. In a 14part global series on labor trafficking, the monitor investigated promising and innovative solutions to modernday slavery.
As the details behind the girls disappearance begin to unravel, its discovered he. He hopes the church will continue to lead the way to freedom in india and around the world. J ames, played by luke smallbone of for king and country, is a good man who has had misfortune befall his life. The five most recent christian science articles with a spiritual perspective. The recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of a person by the threat or use of force, fraud, deception, or coercion, or the giving or receiving of unlawful payments for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor. Cynics doubtless will snark that priceless is pretty much what you would expect of a faithbased movie about human trafficking. Its safe to say joel smallbone has made a name for himself as one of the lead singers of for king and country.
It is an arm of the group world relief, which also seeks to help refugees of all kinds. Pure publicity the newly released film caged no more, featuring kevin sorbo, targets the worlds fastestgrowing crime and the films producer, lisa arnold, says christians must lead the charge in the fight against human trafficking. Here are the latest christian movie trailers of coming attractions for 2016 and 2017. Though human trafficking is not a new issue, it was not until the last two decades that countries around the globe started to seriously address the issue with legislation. This is a powerful film that tactfully dealt with the subject of human trafficking. Caged no more is an entertaining feature film that will raise awareness of human trafficking, aid in connecting antitrafficking organizations, equip parents, schools and churches to aid in prevention, and assist in eradicating trafficking. The abolitionists follows special ops teams as they go undercover. May 22, 20 host a viewing party to raise awareness. In our backyard invites the reader in to the lives of human trafficking victims, survivors and the traffickers themselves with true stories. Eliminating forced labour ms yu ping chan from the ny office spoke at a special panel on trafficking in persons. Priceless trailer delves into the dark world of human trafficking.
Caged no more fight human trafficking in your community. That being said, to make it viewable for our christian eyes had to be challenging, i would imagine. The resourceful hero finds god while rescuing girls and young. Sadly, though, many christians are unaware of its existence, which means they cant fight for its elimination. Props to the smallbone brothers for going where no christian filmmaker dare go. It was a banner year for christian films in 2019, with films like breakthrough and overcomer breaking the top 5 and ones like unplanned sparking mainstream controversy. Human trafficking is a prevalent issue in our world today. Weve been talking about the priceless movement for a number of years and weve been trying to figure out a story that really represents our greater point, which is a human life is priceless. See more ideas about movies, human trafficking and film movie. For the united states in particular, attention towards human trafficking increased with the congressional.
War room led the way but others, like faith of our fathers, captive, 90 minutes in heaven, and woodlawn, proved that significant strides had been made in the public eye and at the box office, causing some to call 2015 the year of christian film. This may encompass providing a spouse in the context of forced marriage, or the extraction of organs or tissues, including for surrogacy and ova removal. Eight christian movies scheduled for release in 2020. We know ultimate freedom comes from jesus christ, said martz. Now a counselor and social worker, she tells how god healed the wounds of her sexual servitude and offers parents advice, prevention tips, and information on human trafficking in contemporary america. Human trafficking is often considered to be modern day slavery. Christian movies by steve patterson july 25, 2016 july 28, 2016 awareness is the best weapon against human trafficking family by steve patterson april 21, 2016 april 12, 2016. Fighting human trafficking october 14, 2016 tim ballard, an american mormon and undercover agent has traveled all over the world to fight those buying and selling children. Human trafficking, in the transnational sense, is the process in which people are recruited or taken from their country of origin and transported to a destination in a foreign country where they are exploited for the purposes of forced labor, prostitution, domestic servitude, and other forms of. By jacob sahms last year, we saw christian films surprise, even dominate, at the box office.
Christian singer stars in new film about human trafficking. Priceless trailer delves into the dark world of human. Inspired by real events, caged no more is the story of aggie prejean, a godmother on a desperate search to find her two goddaughters, skye and elle, who have been kidnapped by their sinister father. The world of human trafficking and how to help in the fight. Second, we must speak out on behalf of those in need proverbs 31.
Rated pg for mature thematic material involving human trafficking, and some violence. Have any suggestions, please leave us a comment below. Whether it is the latest studio trailer release, an evocative documentary, clips, tv spots, or other extra videos, the filmisnow team is dedicated to providing you with all the best new videos. Faast is a joint effort of several christian organizations against human trafficking. The film is about a 12yearold girl who runs away from home to fulfill her dream of becoming a dancer only to be lured into the world of sex trafficking. In plain sight a documentary about sex trafficking. Owing to the hidden nature of the crime, lax enforcement of antitrafficking laws, the ease with which victims can be reexploited, and large demand, human trafficking is considered a low risk and highly lucrative. Informational video on human trafficking by the evangelical fellowship of canada. Recent events united nations office on drugs and crime. When theresa flores was 15, she was trapped in the horrifying world of sex trafficking while living at home in detroit with her unsuspecting parents. He takes an easy jobdrive a box truck cross country, ask no questions, and get paid. Human trafficking is a global problem that affects every single nation. It was directed by ben smallbone and produced by steve barnett with a screenplay by chris dowling and tyler poelle.
Chicago christian examiner slavery may have been abolished in the united states 150 years ago but it continues to flourish throughout the world in the form of human trafficking, and a new movie looks to raise awareness while propelling moviegoers to take action. Starring singer joel smallbone of for king and country, bianca santos, amber midthunder, jim parrack, and david koechner, it tells the story of a man who has his life changed when he inadvertently delivers two women into the hands of sex traffickers and resolves to save them. Human trafficking can occur within a country or transnationally. These stories not only inform the reader, but also take them quickly through a welldocumented crash course about human traffickingbetter described as modernday slaveryin the united states. Human trafficking is a clear need that requires gods power for any adequate change to occur.
The program will continue efforts to expand, gather, and make available information regarding human trafficking. While there certainly is content that talks of prostitutionphrases such as worth of. From the coproducers of gods not dead, caged no more is a feature film that will raise awareness of human trafficking, aid in. A new movie out may 16th brings the issue of child sex trafficking to the big screen.