Sold in America (2009)

A Modern-Day Tale of Sex-Slavery

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SOLD IN AMERICA is a glimpse into the world of sex trafficking in the United States through the stories of three women sold at an early age, whom we now meet as empowered survivors. On the streets of our own neighborhoods, an immigrant is lured into a fake job that turns out to be a trap; a child is sold by her relative to sexual predators during weekend visits; and a teenager is forced by her boyfriend to turn tricks in motel rooms. After conquering their tragic past, Maria, Miriam, and Michele offer voices of hope for those still in captivity today, and a call to action for us all to create awareness and eradicate modern-day slavery.

Director: Chelo Alvarez-Stehle
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
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Production: innerlens Productions, Cari Lutz Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Chelo Alvarez-Stehle
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sold in America about?
SOLD IN AMERICA is a glimpse into the world of sex trafficking in the United States through the stories of three women sold at an early age, whom we now meet as empowered survivors. On the streets of our own neighborhoods, an immigrant is lured into a fake job that turns out to be a trap; a child is sold by her relative to sexual predators during weekend visits; and a teenager is forced by her boyfriend to turn tricks in motel rooms. After conquering their tragic past, Maria, Miriam, and Michele offer voices of hope for those still in captivity today, and a call to action for us all to create awareness and eradicate modern-day slavery.
Who directed Sold in America?
Sold in America was directed by Chelo Alvarez-Stehle.
Who stars in Sold in America?
Sold in America stars Maria Suarez, Michele Molina.
How long is Sold in America?
Sold in America has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is Sold in America?
Sold in America is a Documentary film.
Where was Sold in America produced?
Sold in America was produced in United States of America.