Inspired by true stories, a community is shaken when children go missing, and a darkness is exposed hiding in plain sight.Inspired by true stories, a community is shaken when children go missing, and a darkness is exposed hiding in plain sight.Inspired by true stories, a community is shaken when children go missing, and a darkness is exposed hiding in plain sight.
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Wake Up is a movie that everyone should see. Sex trafficking is something that everyone should be made aware of. It's happening in more places than we realize.
This movie kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Wake Up really puts this issue into an everyday perspective.
This movie is so well written that it flows perfectly. I really liked the cinematography, it really adds to the story.
The actors in this also do an incredible job making this story so believable. You really feel the emotions of the story through the eyes of the actors.
I can't stress enough how much everyone needs to see this movie.
This movie kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Wake Up really puts this issue into an everyday perspective.
This movie is so well written that it flows perfectly. I really liked the cinematography, it really adds to the story.
The actors in this also do an incredible job making this story so believable. You really feel the emotions of the story through the eyes of the actors.
I can't stress enough how much everyone needs to see this movie.
As someone who works on the prevention of human trafficking and incorporates film for raising awareness and educating parents and young people about the threats to children, I found Wake Up by Janet Craig essential viewing for anyone who wants to know what domestic trafficking looks like. There is no single way trafficking and other forms of exploitation occur and not one type of person sought, but as one of the demographics most targeted is children in the foster care system, this film hits the gut, exposing the threats to those children who age out of the system and are actively preyed upon by traffickers. This film balances the heartbreak with hope - that when this growing threat to our most vulnerable family and commuinity members is seen, understood and taken seriously, we can prevent and reclaim those at risk. A judge in Los Angeles who oversaw the juveline court that saw a stream of trafficked girls come before her, told me that if do not demonstrate our will to stick with those who are exploited, we will lose them to the traffickers who do not give up. These children have become commodities to be exploited, and as long as there are men who are willing to priotitize personal pleasure and wealth over the future that breathes through our children, we will bear more of the heartbreak and less of the hope. Watch this film, wake up, and take a stand.
"Wake Up" is a must see film! Janet Craig kept it real, and yet, it is not even close to the reality we want to turn a blind eye to everyday. After seeing it the first time, it took several days to process. Human trafficking is real people, and it is right under our noses all around. There is no greater form of slavery today. The more we spread the word and educate people, the more we can fight the battle against trafficking. "Wake Up" is a powerful tool in helping to spread that word. The acting and quality are excellent. Tell everyone you know and go see it when it hits theaters! Be ready to "Wake Up"!
From the dramatic opening chords, "Wake Up" plunges us into a world where four children are thrust into the foster care system, setting the stage for a story that leaps ten years forward into an environment rife with sexual oppression. This film doesn't pull any punches-it's tough, unflinching, and deeply unsettling. Themes of exploitation and slavery are at the forefront, painting a harrowing picture of a society grappling with its darkest elements.
At the heart of "Wake Up" is a detective who, along with the children's new parents, becomes ensnared in a dangerous game of criminality and moral ambiguity. The film masterfully explores the complexity of guilt and complicity, as institutions struggle to address these horrific wrongs.
"Wake Up" is a thought-provoking exploration into the grim realities of sexual exploitation. It's a challenging watch, but one that forces its audience to confront uncomfortable truths about a world many would prefer to ignore.
At the heart of "Wake Up" is a detective who, along with the children's new parents, becomes ensnared in a dangerous game of criminality and moral ambiguity. The film masterfully explores the complexity of guilt and complicity, as institutions struggle to address these horrific wrongs.
"Wake Up" is a thought-provoking exploration into the grim realities of sexual exploitation. It's a challenging watch, but one that forces its audience to confront uncomfortable truths about a world many would prefer to ignore.
I was so impressed by this movie! The storyline, characters and subject matter are portrayed in an honest and unflinching manner. The filmmakers do not pull any punches, and the result is an incredibly moving and insightful look into the world of child sex trafficking. From the manipulative way foster children are exploited, to the levels of organization involved, to pillars of the community who secretly support this awful crime, to a few good guys doing something about it, every stone was uncovered and dealt with. Full kudos go to writer/director Janet Craig, co-writer Dan Horan, and a talented group of actors willing to venture into the darkest corners of the human soul to tell this important story. O'Shay Neal gives a standout performance as one of the most despicable characters I've seen. It's the best drama you'll see this year!
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