Unprotected (2018)

The gripping true story that reveals how an acclaimed American charity failed Some of the world's most vulnerable girls. Katie Meyler captivated Americans with the stories of girls she met in Monrovia, Liberia, who she said were so poor that they had to sell their bodies to buy clean drinking water. She started a charity called More Than Me, and in 2012 she won $1 million live on NBC to build a school of her own. She said she was saving vulnerable girls from sexual exploitation. But from the very beginning, girls were being raped by a man Meyler trusted. A yearlong ProPublica investigation delves into the question of who is responsible when those who help also cause enduring and irreversible harm.

Director: Kathleen Flynn, Nadia Sussman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date:
Production: ProPublica
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

sexual assault, liberia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unprotected about?
The gripping true story that reveals how an acclaimed American charity failed Some of the world's most vulnerable girls. Katie Meyler captivated Americans with the stories of girls she met in Monrovia, Liberia, who she said were so poor that they had to sell their bodies to buy clean drinking water. She started a charity called More Than Me, and in 2012 she won $1 million live on NBC to build a school of her own. She said she was saving vulnerable girls from sexual exploitation. But from the very beginning, girls were being raped by a man Meyler trusted. A yearlong ProPublica investigation delves into the question of who is responsible when those who help also cause enduring and irreversible harm.
Who directed Unprotected?
Unprotected was directed by Kathleen Flynn, Nadia Sussman.
How long is Unprotected?
Unprotected has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
What genre is Unprotected?
Unprotected is a Documentary film.
Where was Unprotected produced?
Unprotected was produced in United States of America.