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Coercion

Description:

This is a true story representing the plight of many women and children in the world today. This film was written and directed by people fighting against human trafficking and exploitation.This story is based on a young woman trafficked in a shipping container destined for the sex trade. Everything that is depicted here is close to reality apart from the fact that the truth is far more violent and horrific, making it almost impossible to watch if we didn’t tone it down. Therefore, this is a more general palatable version to make people aware of that reality.

Credits:

Written by – Neal E Johnson

Directed by – Christian Elliott

Produced by – Stephen Montgomery

Cinematographer – Stefan Vrachev

Awards:

Cannes World Film Festival

  • 2022 Winner Grand Award: Best Inspirational film
  • 2021 Winner Monthly Award: Feature Film

New York Movie Awards

  • 2021 Winner January Award Best Short Film

Prague International Monthly Film Festival

  • 2021 Winner December Award: Best Short Film
  • 2021 Winner December Award: Best Director Short Film
  • 2021 Winner December Award: Best actress short film

London International Monthly Film Festival

  • 2021 Winner January Award: Best Production
  • 2021 Winner January Award: Best Female Performance
  • 2021 Winner January Award: Best Sound Design

London Web Fest

  • 2021 Winner January Award: Best Sound Design
  • 2021 Winner January Award: Best Female Performance

Telly Awards

  • 2021 Winner Gold Telly: Best Director
  • 2021 Winner Gold Telly: Best Social Video General-Social Impact
  • 2021 Winner Gold Telly: People’s Telly choice award
  • 2021 Winner Gold Telly: Best General-Public Service & Activism

 

Raindance Film Festival

2020 Winner Discovery Award: Best Debut Feature

2020 Winner Spirit Award: Best Production