New Movie Release Spearheads SA Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign
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Tel: 079 183 7164 12 July 2010
Email: pr@humblepiegroup.com
New Movie Release Spearheads SA Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign
Humble Pie Entertainment is running the HumanTradeLink.org anti-human trafficking campaign with the release of their latest film A Dance for Bethany. The main aim of this campaign is to improve and align co-ordination between governments and organisations that have pledged their commitment towards the fight against the trafficking of human beings for profit.
Human trafficking is understood to be the process of recruitment and transportation of people by means of deception or force for the purpose of exploitation. This exploitation most commonly involves forced prostitution, but victims are also trafficked for bonded labor and domestic servitude. The enforcement of laws to stop human trafficking remains inadequate in South Africa. Few criminals are convicted, and the majority of victims never receive help.
A network of more than 61 local and 38 international anti-human trafficking organizations have been identified and invited to come along side Humble Pie Group for the HumanTradeLink.org campaign, which will be an ongoing campaign, launched in June 2010.
A Dance for Bethany, will be released in South African rental stores on 27 July, and in the retail DVD will be available in stores from 27 August 2010. The fictional story, based on true events, portrays the reality of the sex trafficking market, particularly in the US, also highlighting the global repercussions of this horrendous crime. This movie forms part of a global anti human-trafficking awareness campaign, pioneered by US filmmakers Yvonne and Marion Williams.
It tells the story of a reporter’s (played by Robyn Lively) struggle to free herself from the bondage of a politically correct, but comfortably mundane lifestyle, in her quest to help Bethany Stevenson (Laurie Beth Edgeman), a stripper forced to work as a prostitute. The movie is also a romantic drama about the friction between Abbey and her husband, James (William McNamara), who used to be passionate for justice when they first dated in college, but who become complacent in their professional success.
Schools, churches and other community groups that want to utilise this film as an educational tool or outreach opportunity can obtain a screening license from Humble Pie Entertainment. NGO’s, churches and the general public are also being educated about movie rights, piracy and public screening rights throughout the entire campaign. Humble Pie Entertainment is marketing and selling A Dance for Bethany to the rental and retail market in South Africa.
Note to editors
A Dance for Bethany is produced by Raise the Bar Productions (USA) and is released for rental and retail sales in South Africa by Humble Pie Entertainment (SA).
CAST of A Dance for Bethany
Robyn Lively..........................................................................Abbey
Lori Beth Edgeman ............................................................Bethany
William McNamara................................................................ James
Ann Mahoney......................................................................... Sarah
Wil Horneff .................................................................................Eric
Frank Hoyt Taylor .....................................................Senator Abbot
Bruce McKinnon...................................................................... Josh
Karen Ross ..............................................................................Ruby
Emerald Robinson..................................................................Paige
Hunt Scarritt......................................................................... Stroker
Bonnie Johnson ...................................................................Helena
Eric Saperston........................................................................ Harry
Danny Vinson .................................................................... Matthew
Alexandra Gritta ......................................................Dr. Humphreys
Tom Barker .............................................................. Pastor Jenkins
Eric Cover .............................................................Bethany’s Father
Stella Parton ......................................................................... Louisa
Giulia Pagano .................................................................Mrs. Sloan
Shelby Finnie ...........................................................Young Bethany
Jeff Luckadoo.................................................................. Bartender
Laura Humphreys...............................................................Hostess
Ralph Redpath.........................................................................Valet
Liz Aiello................................................................................ Soloist
Constance Owl ...............................................................Young Girl
About Humble Pie Entertianment
Humble Pie Entertainment is a creative media, marketing, distribution and project management agency specializing in the film and music industry. Based in Cape Town South Africa, Humble Pie Entertainment will manage the campaign as a project and handle all aspects of the organizing and implementation thereof.
Innovation Financial Services is the financial security partner of Humble Pie Entertainment and ensures effective financial management of all projects managed by Humble Pie Entertainment. Innovation sources funds to enable Humble Pie Entertainment to do various campaigns and projects. Detailed reports are given on the progress. To implement and manage such a campaign requires funding and support. Additional funding and support is needed. We hereby request that any individual, company or organization that has the capacity to provide support to please consider contributing financially towards the campaign. All funding, sponsorships and donations towards the campaign will be received through INNOVATION Financial Services. Any other support and funding will be welcomed, please contact INOVATION FINANCIAL SERVICES which handles all funding for the campaign. innovation@humblepiegroup.com
For additional information about the Human Trade Link Campaign and Screenings and Promotion of A DANCE FOR BETHANY contact Humble Pie Entertainment:
Tel: 079 183 7164 / 021 802 6809
Media- Email: pr@humblepiegroup.com
Community Screenings- Email: screenings@humblepiegroup.com
For more information about the Rental and Retail DVD Sales of A DANCE FOR BETHANY:
Contact: Andrew Cartwright
T: 079 183 7164 / 021- 802 6809
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