Documentary unveils the truth that child sex trafficking can
happen in every community in the U.S.
DENVER, Oct. 4, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- DNA Films, Fathom Events, and Operation
Underground Railroad announce the premiere of the shocking new
documentary "It's Happening Right Here". The film hits select
cinemas nationwide for one day only on
Thursday, November 3,
2022.
Tickets for the film can be purchased HERE.
The latest statistics about human trafficking and sexual
exploitation show that:
- There are almost 28 million people trapped in forced labor and
sexual exploitation worldwide, a 10.8% increase since 2016.
(International Labour Organization, WalkFree, International
Organization for Migration)
- More than 3.3 million of these people are children.
(International Labour Organization, WalkFree, International
Organization for Migration)
- There was a 97.5% increase in online child sexual enticement
reports during the pandemic. (National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children)
View the trailer HERE.
"It's Happening Right Here" unveils the terrifying truth that
child sex trafficking can happen in every community in the United States. Interviews with law
enforcement officials, non-governmental organizations, technology
experts and survivors help to create awareness about online
grooming, sextortion, and trafficking, along with providing
preventative tools for parents and children alike.
Despite the darkness of these crimes, hope can be found through
the organizations fighting to end trafficking and those sharing
their experiences to protect others.
"Making this film was an eye-opening experience for me and
I'm so grateful to the survivors, law enforcement agencies and
non-profit organizations that took part in filming," said
Nick Nanton, CEO of DNA Films.
"Thanks to their interviews, we are able to inform about
the dangers of online grooming, trafficking and more, while
sharing preventative tools and ultimately a message of hope. We are
excited to get this film out to the world."
Tickets for "It's Happening Right Here" can be purchased at
Fathom Events or at participating theater box offices. For a
complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website
(theaters are subject to change).
About DNA Films
Nick
Nanton, CEO of DNA Films, is a 22-Time Emmy Award winning
Director and Producer. He has directed more than 60 documentaries,
including the O.U.R. documentary Operation Toussaint, Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On, Visioneer, and A
New Leash on Life: The K9s for Warriors Story. Nanton and DNA Films
are known for telling raw, behind the scenes stories that connect
deeply with the viewer.
About Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.)
O.U.R.
is a worldwide nonprofit organization dedicated to ending child sex
trafficking and sexual exploitation. Since inception, O.U.R. has
provided operations, aftercare support in over 30 countries and all
50 U.S. states. In conjunction with law enforcement, O.U.R. has
helped rescue and care for over 6,000 survivors and has assisted in
the arrest of over 4,500 traffickers and predators. To learn
more about the issue of online child exploitation, visit
ourrescue.org.
About Fathom Events
Fathom is a recognized leader in
the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of
content to movie theaters in North
America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC);
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the
Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema
distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and
experiences to cinema audiences in the top U.S. markets and more
than 45 countries. For more information, visit
FathomEvents.com.
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