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Nefarious: Merchant of Souls

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 36m
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7.4/10
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Nefarious: Merchant of Souls (2011)
A documentary exploring the sex-trade.
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A documentary exploring the sex-trade.A documentary exploring the sex-trade.A documentary exploring the sex-trade.

  • Directors
    • Benjamin Nolot
    • Matt Dickey
  • Writer
    • Benjamin Nolot
  • Stars
    • Christian Simpson
    • Jon Morgan Woodward
    • Chad T. Wood
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    560
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Benjamin Nolot
      • Matt Dickey
    • Writer
      • Benjamin Nolot
    • Stars
      • Christian Simpson
      • Jon Morgan Woodward
      • Chad T. Wood
    • 39User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Christian Simpson
    • Vlad
    • (as Christian J. Simpson)
    Jon Morgan Woodward
    Jon Morgan Woodward
    • Client
    Chad T. Wood
    Chad T. Wood
    • Demitri
    Sarah Agor
    Sarah Agor
    • Meth Girl
    Julie Alexander
    • Legal prostitute
    Jess Allen
    Jess Allen
    • Bodyguard…
    Breanna Balisteri
    • Trapped Girl
    Steven T. Bartlett
    Steven T. Bartlett
    • Driver…
    Bronic Bednarek
    • Trafficker
    Caitlin Beitel
    • Teen Girl
    Lance Buckner
    • The Broker
    Kevin Indio Copeland
    Kevin Indio Copeland
    • Trafficker
    Laura Cotenescu
    • Stefa
    Amy Counts
    • Trafficked Girl #3
    Anthony Cutolo
    • Bodyguard
    Michelle Danyn
    • Prostitute
    • (as Michelle Dutkus)
    Dennis DeCamp
    • Recreation background
    Natalie Joy DiBenedetto
    • Teen Girl
    • (as Natalie Dibenedetto)
    • Directors
      • Benjamin Nolot
      • Matt Dickey
    • Writer
      • Benjamin Nolot
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    User reviews39

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    10bondjessup

    Beautiful

    I don't even feel like I can do this film justice by writing a review, but I'll give it my best shot. There is something truly special about being able to have my heart broken and deeply blessed at the same time, and this film perfectly captures that dichotomy. I walked away with a true sense of the pain, the evil, and the magnificence of the problem; I also felt full of hope and like I can make a difference. The film is beautifully made, and is hands down the best film on this topic that I have ever seen. I learned so much and walked away with a clearer understanding of what is behind this evil industry. I am looking forward to watching it again; I encourage anyone who has the chance to see it. It will change your life!
    10lmickelwait

    Hard Hitting, Informative, Gripping Film On The Horror of Sex Trafficking

    This is by far the best documentary on human trafficking ever made. It goes in depth to look at all of the complex factors that enable this horrific crime against humanity to continue and offers solutions in order to empower the viewer to take action. Unlike other films on the topic, Nefarious makes the important connection between prostitution and human trafficking and has a global perspective. The film is packed with solid facts, statistics and expert interviews and it is a must see for anyone who is interested in tackling the issue of human trafficking. Director Benjamin Nolot created a film that ranks as one of the best documentaries ever made. The re-enactments are well done, the interviews are hard hitting and he was able to engage the hearts and emotions of the audience while at the same time engaging the mind. The film is inspirational, emotive, hard-hitting, informative and will leave you both speechless and empowered.
    10blaireblaire11

    The best documentary I've seen on human trafficking!

    WOW! I was blown away by Nefarious: Merchant of Souls! As someone who has a heart for human trafficking, I've watched a lot of documentaries, news reports and mini-series on the issue. But Nefarious was unlike anything out there! It's informative, powerful and hopeful. The information in the film was eye-opening and the conclusions the filmmaker came to really caused me to re-evaluate what I thought I knew about trafficking. I left feeling not only emotionally stirred, but commissioned to take action- that there is something I can do to fight against this issue of modern-day slavery. Also, a big bonus, Nefarious has incredible cinematography- what a quality film!! Everyone should see this movie.
    10servienteprincesa

    Well-made, gripping, informative!

    Gripping, well-made, and yet hopeful. The creators take viewers to countries around the globe--some expected, and some surprising--and give a broad picture of human trafficking. They interview prostitutes, pimps, traffickers, and those seeking to help. This film is passionate and inspired me to view prostitution--both legal and illegal--through different eyes. Though this is their first film, it did not seem like it. It was very well made and gripping. It was the first film I have seen on the topic and I felt it did an excellent job at introducing the subject and challenging viewers. The section on prostitution in the US was eye-opening for me as well. I heartily recommend this film, although it does contain very hard-hitting content (I wouldn't recommend it for children or young teens). I understand they are making a follow-up, which I am eager to see!
    10carolinelise-moore

    Must-See: Sex Trafficking Exposed

    Nolot does a masterful job of depicting the cruelty and inhumanity of human trafficking in the documentary Nefarious. The viewer is given an education on the global sex trade from the perspectives of both men and women who have been involved in the industry. The trauma such cruelty and brutality is having on actual women and children's lives cannot be underestimated. It stirs questions concerning the audience's reaction to this barely told horror still happening to members of our own humanity. While the barbaric reality of the trading and systematic abuse of persons is brought into the light in this film, there is a tangible hope for the violence to end.

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      • August 11, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 無法無天:販賣靈魂的商人
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      • Cambodia
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