Human Trafficking Movie Event —

 By Patricia Hampton, MSU APA Vice-President  

 

On the recommendation of MSU-APA, on May 19, 2021, MEA virtually hosted the 90-minute film, Ring of Silence followed by an educational discussion with human traffic experts. This event had over 150 participants. This eye-opening movie was written and filmed in Michigan by local filmmaker, Nicole Bowers Wallace about human trafficking and the harsh reality that it is happening right in our backyards.   

Human Trafficking has been reported in all 50 states, with 80% of the victims being United States citizens. The number one place that predators find their victims, is on a social media site, and 75% of those victims’ report being sold online. 

Ring of Silence is a narrative-style non-documentary movie released in 2019 based on the real-life experiences of actual trafficked victims as told by law enforcement, educators, health care providers, and victims themselves. This movie was created with the intent of a PG-13 rating, accurately portraying the most common scenario leading to the victimization of both American girls and boys. 

This movie was funded through the generous donations of Michigan Genesee County residents to present to high schools, educators, community centers, religious affiliations, and health care providers. To this end, it has been extremely successful!