Redlight (2009) - Documetary child sexploitation in Cambodia - Part 1/2

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. Both have since been nominated for the Noble Peace Prize. The filmmakers Guy Jacobson and Adi Ezroni won the prestigious Global Hero Award for their work in Cambodia. 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.

See Part 2 here: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5bfou4_redlight-2009-documetary-child-sexploitation-in-cambodia-part-2-2_school

Link to The Somaly Mam Foundation: http://www.somaly.org/

Read also: Somaly Mam's Story: "I Didn't Lie."
An explosive report in Newsweek last spring raised questions regarding the legitimacy of Cambodian anti-trafficking activist Somaly Mam, tainting the nearly two-decades-long work on behalf of victims that catapulted her into the global spotlight. But how do the allegations hold up? In her first interview since the scandal dominated headlines—and left her career and reputation in shambles—Mam tells her side of things. http://www.marieclaire.com/culture/news/a6620/somalys-story/

Read also: Somaly Mam Foundation closes as Mam vows to continue work http://www.smh.com.au/world/somaly-mam-foundation-closes-as-mam-vows-to-continue-work-20141028-11czb1.html