Inspired by
real events, “Caged No More” is the story of Aggie Prejean (Loretta Devine), a godmother on a
desperate search to find her two goddaughters, Skye (Cassidy Gifford) and Elle (Abigail Duhon), who have been
kidnapped by their sinister father (Kevin Sorbo). As the details behind the girls’
disappearance begin to unravel, they have been discovered to have been taken
overseas to be sold into the sex trade. Aggie enlists the help of the girls’
uncle, a well-respected local philanthropist (Sorbo in a dual role), and his son Wil (Alan Powell), who is former
Special Forces. A global hunt ensues, and the team will stop at nothing to see
the girls safely returned home. This drama on the horror of Human Trafficking is directed by Lisa Arnold, and also features Anthony Evans, Christos Vasilopoulos, George Kosturos, and Cynthia Gibb.
My Review: The compelling storyline drew me in from the beginning and kept my attention throughout the film. Based on true events, the subject matter of human trafficking is one that needs light and attention brought to public notice. Sorbo does an excellent portrayal of twin brothers who have chosen completely different lifestyles. Kassidy Gifford and Abigail Duhon also bring heartbreaking performances as sisters whose father has sold them into the sex trade industry. Loretta Devine, as Aggie, is their champion who will let nothing stop her from rescuing the girls she helped raise. There really were no weak performances in my opinion.
Caged No More is part of a trilogy that leaves you eagerly anticipating the next in the series, yet it is not unsatisfying as a stand-alone film. It is not a film for younger or overly-sensitive viewers, but is suitable for teens and older, and excellent for church screenings, awareness groups, etc. The subject matter alone is intense, but the movie is not overly graphic or detailed. In other words, it does not sugar-coat, but leaves much to the imagination. I received Caged No More
compliments of Word Films and Edify Media Inc for my honest review. I
did not receive any monetary compensation aside from a copy of this DVD
in exchange for my honest and unbiased personal opinion. CagedNoMore.com Caged No More on Facebook Caged No More on IMDb
In Plain Sight, is an inspiring documentary featuring the work of six female abolitionists as
they fight against sex trafficking in the United States. Journeying to six US
cities, the film opens the viewer’s eyes to what’s happening down the street ‘in
plain sight.’ Through engaging
interviews with numerous victims of sex trafficking, the force, coercion, and
deception of the children and women becomes apparent. In the midst of the
darkness, stories of hope and freedom emerge as each survivor shares how she was
impacted through the work of a sex trafficking aftercare home founded by one of
the featured abolitionists.
My Review: Narrated by
Natalie Grant who also co-executive produced with David Trotter, In Plain Sight: Stories of Hope and Freedom, features six
modern-day abolitionists, along with some of the women who have been rescued from a life of prostitution and sexual abuse. The statistics continue to shock me, but the greatest impact is made by the stories of the victims themselves. Many were sexually abused as children and grew up believing that they were undeserving of any other life style. There has been a growing awareness in recent years that human trafficking is not just happening "somewhere else", but is a growing industry here in the United States.
But, more than just a documentary about the tragedy of human trafficking, In Plain Sight, offers HOPE and HEALING. Each of the safe places featured understand that there are trust issues and the need to just simply breathe for a while. Even more poignant to me than watching the faces of the women who agreed to be interviewed, was watching their hands. Their hands expressed more than their words could convey. This is a great DVD to help bring awareness of the issue of human trafficking, and, more importantly, it provides ideas of ways YOU can make a difference.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this DVD from WORD films and Edify Media Inc at no cost to myself for review purposes. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own
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