Movies About Human Trafficking

From Lukas Moodysson, starring Oksana Akinshina, Artyom Bogucharskiy, Pavel Ponomaryov, Lyubov Agapova
Rated R

Lilya 4-Ever is a 2002 drama film directed by Lukas Moodysson and written by Oskar Söderlund. The film follows Lilya, a 16-year-old girl from a small, working-class town outside of Moscow. When her mother abandons her for a fresh start in America, Lilya is left alone in her town, struggling to make ends meet. She is eventually lured to Sweden by the promise of a better life, only to find herself in a living nightmare, ensnared in human trafficking. With the help of her friend Volodya and her newfound ally, Andrei, Lilya attempts to escape her captors and find a new life. The film is a powerful exploration of the devastating effects of human trafficking, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of tremendous adversity.

From Justin Dillon, starring Madeleine Albright, Kevin Bales, David Batstone, Natasha Bedingfield
Rated PG-13

Call + Response is a documentary about modern day slavery, highlighting the plight of 27 million people who are enslaved around the world. Through interviews and music, the film explores the stories of those who are impacted by modern day slavery, including human trafficking, child labor, and the sex trade. The film also highlights individuals and groups that are working to combat modern day slavery and provides a call to action to the global community to join the fight.

From Joshua Marston, starring Catalina Sandino Moreno, Guilied Lopez, Orlando Tobón, Virginia Cristina Ariza
Rated R

From Marco Kreuzpaintner, starring Kevin Kline, Kathleen Gati, Paulina Gaitan, Cesar Ramos
Rated R

From Directors: Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman, starring Kochi, Avijit Halder, Shanti Das, Manik
Rated R

From Larysa Kondracki, starring Rachel Weisz, Monica Bellucci, Vanessa Redgrave, David Strathairn
Rated R

From John Carlos Frey, starring John Carlos Frey, Michelle Agnew, Anne Betancourt, Joel Brooks
Rated R