California's Forgotten Children

Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Missoula

Showings

The Roxy Theater Screen 1 Tue, Feb 5, 2019 7:00 PM
Film Info
Series:Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Missoula
Run Time:92 min
Release Year:2018
Country:US
Genre:Documentary
Format:Digital
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Melody C. Miller
Writers:Melody C. Miller

Description

California's Forgotten Children is a feature documentary about child sex trafficking. The film recounts true stories of girls and boys who were commercially sexually exploited in California and are now survivors and courageous leaders fighting for the rights of victims worldwide. 

?The survivors stories show that any child can be exploited regardless of ethnicity or social economic background.  Highlighting heroic stories from abolitionist and advocates who work night and day to protect children and to put an end to this epidemic. 


This film is a call to action by giving viewers the tools and the knowledge to combat this scourge. By creating awareness, this documentary empowers a movement to address this epidemic and support survivors on their path to freedom.
This is not just a documentary; this is a movement. 

Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Missoula. Hosted in partnership with Missoula Urban Indian Health Center, University of Montana Police Department, and the Missoula Human Trafficking Task Force.

Panel discussion to follow screening.