Redlight features tough issues

Wrongful imprisonment, the influence of lawless internationalism, and preventing the social injustice to children because of human slavery – these are the elements driving the release of Redlight – The Movie. The film, supported by corporate sponsor LexisNexis, tells a message typically found in photojournalism. In the past, Pulitzer Prize photographs would tell a news story that galvanized a global issue – Neal Ulevich’s Thailand Massacre or Nick Ut’s Vietnam Napalm come to mind. Yet Redlight primarily focuses around the efforts of two women to rid child slavery from Asian culture (grass-roots activist Somaly Mam and politician Mu Sochua). Some may be aware of how the Pol Pot regime transformed into a mixed economy based on shady elements including child slavery and forced prostitution. Cambodia today remains a politically corrupt governmental system when addressing the harsh realities surrounding children no older than 7 or 8.

Globally few recognize the trauma that human trafficking causes. The film hopes to change this unfortunate social practice. The film’s production team had multiple influences including one woman’s plight (Somaly Mam). Her focus on saving uneducated and impoverished families from sexploitation is prominent in the film. Factory sweat shops have plagued industry for decades. The practice of selling a child to the world of sexual abuse, perversion and the damaging effects caused by health issues (AIDS comes to mind) poses a world message that Redlight tells. Redlight attempts and succeeds in compelling the audience into action against child sex slavery. This film is not a date night type of documentary though. It is likely to air in a niche cable lineup or news channel though. When it does, expect an Emmy nomination at a minimum – it’s organized backing and Hollywood/celebrity support is likely to extend it’s vital message for us all.

Author: Mason Hayutin

Founder, Editor and contributing writer, Mr. Mason Hayutin is recognized for his depth of experience and knowledge in technology, energy economics, real estate and the arts (fine and visual). Having worked with recognized world-class artists and their estates since 1997, Mason brings a wealth of practical experiences from installations, marketing, and private sales. An active business advocate, he successfully released the fine art documentary film LUBIE LOVE in 2009 ahead of the global auto crisis - in addition to maintaining his tenure at GALLERY M INC. Hayutin holds a degree in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis. He is the founder of MASONmodern, a boutique real estate firm based in Denver, CO. You can read his insight here at The Art Quarterly as well as in regional and national publications.

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