A powerful feature documentary about child sexploitation, an epidemic happening in every country around the world. Filmed over a four year period, REDLIGHT focuses on the personal stories of young Cambodian victims and two remarkable advocates for change: grass-roots activist Somaly Mam and politician Mu Sochua. Using gritty footage smuggled out of brothels and harrowing testimonials, REDLIGHT follows the plight of several current and former child sex slaves. Some are trying to regain entry into Cambodian society to find some semblance of normality after their horrific experiences. Other stories highlight the plight of victims who are attempting to bring the perpetrators to justice. Their torturous yet ultimately heroic battles to find witnesses and take brothel owners to court are dramatically brought to life in this topical and moving feature documentary.
Direction
Smuggled brothel footage—how did they even get this?
Production
Four years embedded in trauma zones.
Writing
Survivors tell their own stories, no filter.
Director
Guy Jacobson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Guy Jacobson was so shaken by undercover footage that he founded a nonprofit, not just a film.
Mu Sochua later faced criminal charges for 'defaming' Cambodia's prime minister—her activism had consequences beyond this film.
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