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Traffic

  • 2014
  • 1h 50m
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7.0/10
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Traffic (2014)
Documentary

The real truth behind the child protection system. Social workers, Judges, Lawyers and Guardians of the court all working together to secure the removal of children from their families and t... Read allThe real truth behind the child protection system. Social workers, Judges, Lawyers and Guardians of the court all working together to secure the removal of children from their families and traffic them around the UK.The real truth behind the child protection system. Social workers, Judges, Lawyers and Guardians of the court all working together to secure the removal of children from their families and traffic them around the UK.

  • Director
    • Pete Middleton
  • Writer
    • Mark Ashton
  • Stars
    • Brian Woodward
    • Kuki Keaton
    • Pamela Ashton
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Pete Middleton
    • Writer
      • Mark Ashton
    • Stars
      • Brian Woodward
      • Kuki Keaton
      • Pamela Ashton
    • 10User reviews
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    Brian Woodward
    • Narrator for TV advert
    Kuki Keaton
    • Self - Narrator
    Pamela Ashton
    • Social Worker
    Alan Brent
    • Concerned Man
    Luke Clark
    • Neighbour
    Rhys Crookes
    • Advert Child
    Lorraine Dallas
    • Suicidal Mum
    Dalia Green
    • Abused Girl
    Emma Ibbitson
    • Self
    Jez Marshall
    • Comedian
    Abby Middleton
    • Child with Phone
    David J. Peel
    • TV guy
    Stuart Alexander Rees
    • Toaster Salesman
    Emma Roby
    • Social Worker
    Cassie Smyth
    • Narrator on opening credits
    Julie Stroll
    • Comedian
    Ben Williams
    • Boy with Balloon
    • Director
      • Pete Middleton
    • Writer
      • Mark Ashton
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    10missingchildrenreunited

    An Honest Hard Hitting Exposé Of The UK State Stealing Children For Profit

    Social services in the UK are out of control and acting out of their authority when taking children from loving parents. The truth is hidden behind the secret family courts with parents threatened and gagged. There needed to be an exposé of the secret and hidden world of the child care proceedings and family courts. This is it! At last an honest hard hitting exposé which gets right to the heart of what is the national scandal of the UK, which will long haunt those involved in state child stealing. So often programs depicting the family courts hold back on getting to the heart of the matter. The media remain silent, they dare not report, even though Sir James Munby, president of the family division gate the green light for journalists to have access to courts and judgments. The film makers have not feared to tread where other's dare. Excellent film, an eye opener.
    9eilismacanfhailghigh

    Must be seen

    This film needs to be watched, especially if you have children. The UK is the worse country in Europe to be a child. Our children are stressed out, unhealthy and unsafe. Our medical system is falling apart. Despite this the state feels it knows best. Children from unsafe homes are kept there because SWs do not want to intervene but children whose families who ask for help because they have temporary issues are removed instead of being given support. Forced adoption is almost unheard of in other countries and yet in UK is increasing. Why have you never heard of this? Because effected families and their children have no rights to have journalists tell their stories and because of secret courts. This film shares the truth.
    10ianwhte

    Pure Truth

    About time someone was brave enough to expose the corruption that goes on in every Council across the land. I take my hat off to you it is little wonder the evil SS wanted this banned in the UK well done for getting around their intended cover up. I look forward to Traffic 2 as soon as it comes out. Some may find the contents shocking others simply dismiss them as untrue however from personal experience I found this film to be factually spot on and as a country we should be ashamed of what the vile SS do in our name. Well done a great watch. Perhaps following HHJ Mumbys review of Darlington Social Services perhaps you could have a special section on them and name some names.
    10sandyjoyce

    A must see for any parent

    Proof of what is really happening behind the closed doors of the secret courts. Watch real people and real scenes of what could happen to any one of you, the destruction and disturbing events that lead to the permanent removal of children into the care system, some who are forcibly adopted against their and their parents' wishes on flimsy excuses, normal people who have fallen foul of corruption and lies, often after seeking help for various issues within the family. A true and comprehensive film, containing interviews with parents, campaigners, friends, helpers, journalists and MP's alike, do not miss this careful put together reality.
    10mod_john

    Silenced by the government

    Don't let the UK cover this up any more, I gave this 10 out of 10, maybe not based on quality but how any documentary bringing a light to this horrible i justice needs the highest regards. This got banned in the UK so they had to make Traffic 2 that dealt with the points that got this one banned so if your in the UK you might not be able to watch this but you can watch Traffic 2. Please spread the message.

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      Due to a court injunction, this film is no longer allowed to be distributed in the UK.
    • Goofs
      Whilst Driving round London looking for Knights-bridge, the crew got lost and this footage can be seen in Traffic.
    • Connections
      Edited from Oblivious (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Snowed In
      by Michael Wright

      2014 Maori Music Publishing (UK) LTD

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    • Release date
      • November 30, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
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      • England(all)
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      • £13,000 (estimated)
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      • 1h 50m(110 min)
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