Sisters For Sale

Jan 16, 2019

1h 28m

★ 0.0

Overview

Returning to the mountains of northern Vietnam to investigate the mysterious abduction of his teenaged friends, an Australian filmmaker uncovers a local human trafficking crisis, and sparks an incredible series of events. Sisters For Sale is a powerful, very personal story exploring the complex realities of human trafficking; an inspiring true story of hope, courage and freedom, with the power to make a real difference.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

The Human, Earth Project

Sisters For Sale Trailers

Cast

Herself

May

Herself

Cho

Herself

Pang

Himself

Ben Randall

This documentary unveils the truth that sex trafficking can happen in every community in the U.S.. Awareness about online grooming, sextortion, and trafficking, along with preventative tools, are examined through interviews with law enforcement, technology experts, and survivors. Despite the darkness of this crime, hope can be found in the organizations fighting to end trafficking and those sharing their experiences to protect others.

6.8

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6.5

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10.0

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7.6

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3.9

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0.0

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0.0

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0.0

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5.3

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0.0

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8.0

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6.7

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6.6

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6.5

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6.0

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5.7

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Sisters For Sale

Overview

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Sisters For Sale Trailers

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May

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