California's Forgotten Children
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About the film
A feature documentary about child sex trafficking. The film recounts true stories of girls and boys who were commercially sexually exploited in California and are now survivors and courageous leaders fighting for the rights of victims worldwide.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 35m
Released
2018
Director
Melody C. Miller
Awards & recognition
SoHo International Film Festival 2018
Winner Festival Prize Best Documentary
California Film Awards 2018
Winner Orson Welles Award California Film
NETA Awards 2021
Winner Public Media Award Best Topical Documentary
Riverside International Film Festival 2018
Winner Rising Filmmaker Award Best Feature Documentary
The Chico Independent Film Festival 2018
Winner Festival Award Best Director
San Diego International Film Festival 2018
Nominee Festival Award Best Documentary
What people are saying
‘'California’s Forgotten Children' tells its stories from brave women and men who were once victims and the heroes who risk their lives and reputations to rescue, help and rehabilitate. While using the standard talking head testimony, director Miller also incorporates a great deal of B-roll footage and reenactments to accompany the testimony.‘
Alan Ng
FIlm Threat
‘"The impact of California’s Forgotten Children documentary was tremendous! Students went home and told their families about the film and what they had learned. Parents reached out and wanted to view the film as well and learn more. The impact has been remarkable. The students and teachers now know more about trafficking, but also know who to reach out if they identify a survivor.” ‘
Crisis Valley Center, Merced, California