Keith Brown : Film

When I first heard of the issue of Human Trafficking my heart felt like it was being stuck with a million needles, piercing through every ounce of love I have ever had. From that moment on I knew to much to not do anything. My life will forever be dedicated in the …

Press Release: 'SOLD: Thailand' to Debut in Pasadena

For Immediate Release

July 24, 2008

SOLD: Thailand to Debut in Pasadena This Tuesday at Fuller Theological Seminary

Pasadena, CA - The screening will take place on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fuller Seminary's Travis Auditorium (180 N. Oakland Ave at E. …

ABC NEWS : Domestic Sex Trafficking in the U.S.

433 Child Victims have been recovered in the last year... "There are children throughout the United States who are being sold as prostitutes," said FBI special agent Mike Beaver. "It's not uncommon to see 12- and 13-year-olds out. What we've learned is if you have adult …

Internet impeding crackdown on child prostitution

"...Now, the problem of child prostitution goes hand-in-hand with adult prostitution," he adds. "Not many people know that most adults who are in prostitution actually started under [age] 18." To read more, visit the American Family Association.

SOLD in the News

"Many say ours is a generation that is self-involved and apathetic. The SOLD Project says we are a generation hungry for social justice and full of the passion to create change."

To read more, visit indystar.com.

SOLD in Post Production

It's hard to believe we've been back in the states for a month already! The Thailand trip was amazing - moving, productive, inspiring, and heart-breaking all at the same time. We were reminded how important these stories are and the responsibility that we've taken on to …

Ashley Judd Speaks out Against Human Trafficking

Ashley Judd Speaks Out Against Human Trafficking

4-Jun-2008

Written by: E. Van Dril

The actress appeared in front of the United Nations committee.

Ashley Judd spoke out against the unspoken human trafficking that is going on around the world, Tuesday.

She explained …

Thailand Update

The crew has been in Thailand now for a week... for some it's their first time diving into this issue, for others its a revisit to an all too familiar subject. Our first few days were spent in Pattaya which is where Thailand became a sex tourism industry during the …

7TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENT MUSIC + ART FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 14TH, 2008

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Indianapolis, Indiana -The 7th annual Independent Music + Art Festival will be held in the courtyard of the Harrison Center for the Arts on Saturday June 14, 2008. This FREE, one-day event will showcase 18 local bands on two stages and continuous …

Wheels Down

We're halfway there... I'm sitting in the Tokyo airport as I write this: on our way to Thailand for two weeks of pickup shots, story and organization structure. I'm excited for this trip because it's my natural spirit to create a positive energy at the idea of getting …

Back to Brokenness

[photo by katie basbagill]

Arriving in Thailand... a bittersweet feeling sets in. A country that has stolen my heart due to its beauty and culture, yet a country that breaks my heart due to the extreme injustice that occurs here. Round two of filming begins in one …

Alana Downey: Hair Stylist

I had been searching for ways to use my skill to support organizations that I believe in: organizations that are making a difference in the world, and the idea of a cut-a-thon was perfect.

My name is Alana Downey and I'm a hairstylist in Danville, CA and I heard about …

Justin Dial: Filmmaker

This time I didn't pick the issue: it picked me. Everyone involved in SOLD, including myself, wants more than just a finished film. We want the world to connect with the stories of trafficking. I can't outrun this issue any longer and I hope others can't either.

I …

HOLLY: A Film About Child Sexual Exploitation in Cambodia

Shot on location in Cambodia, including many scenes in actual brothels in the notorious red light district of Phnom Penh, HOLLY is a captivating, touching and emotional experience.

Patrick (Ron Livingston), an American card shark and dealer of stolen artifacts, has …

Human Trafficking Becomes a Concern in Washington State

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Human trafficking is a "considerable concern" in the Spokane area, contributing to teenage prostitution, forced labor and other ills, according to a new study. Prostitution accounts for the largest form of human trafficking in the region with an …

$14 for 14 Days

The SOLD Project crew is set to leave for their second journey to Southeast Asia in 14 days. Donating $14 to The SOLD Project will help us bring these important stories home. $14 for 14 days donate today and be part of the movement... www.thesoldproject.com/donate

Good For Art : Artists for SOLD

Artists Shannon and Erik Newby share with SOLD their passion for the visual arts and how they are using their art to fight for justice...

I used to cry sometimes at night when I was a kid, just from watching the news. I would lie in bed and pray that God would make …

The Power of Story

[photo by katie basbagill]

There is power in our stories. A face, raw emotion, personal experience. A story can't be argued with - a person's journey is their truth. It is what the world has presented to them, brought them through, and it is the eyes in which they …

Conversation Starter #1

Last week we launched our first web promo. We wanted to accomplish a couple of things with it, they are as follows:

1. Let people know about the launch of the all NEW website.

2. Put a tool in the hands of the masses that would allow you to have a conversation with …

Prostitution Ring Involving Minors Flourishes in Iowa

The Gazette began a two-week series on April 20 that explains how a human trafficking and prostitution ring involving minors could flourish in Eastern Iowa. The stories will run daily, through May 3. To read more please visit The Gazette.