When an Australian filmmaker returns to the mountains of northern Vietnam to investigate the abductions of his teenaged friends, he uncovers a local human trafficking crisis. Young women are being betrayed, stolen and sold across the border in China their thousands, as brides and prostitutes.

Determined to help his friends, Ben risks his life and tackles overwhelming odds to locate May and Pang in distant regions of China, and this sets in motion an incredible series of events.

Having given birth in China, each young woman faces a decision no mother should ever have to make: the choice between her child and her freedom.

Refusing to accept the role of victims, May and Pang must use their wits to reclaim their lives and bring their traffickers to justice, transforming their personal tragedies into a dramatic story of hope and courage.

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Join us for this astounding and highly informative FREE evening of film and chocolate tasting!

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MEET THE FILMMAKER - Ben Randall

Ben will be attending to the event to introduce the film, and meet and greet after the film.

Ben Randall is an Australian activist, author, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. Following the abductions of his friends from Vietnam in 2011, Ben founded 'The Human, Earth Project' to raise awareness of the global human trafficking crisis. His work has been seen by millions via new and traditional media (CNN, TEDx, VICE, Newsweek, Channel NewsAsia, etc). Ben spent almost a year living in Vietnam before, during, and after filming of 'Sisters for Sale', and has now returned home to Newcastle. His documentary 'Sisters for Sale' is now being expanded and released as both a series of books and podcast.

CHOCOLATE TASTING with BENNETTO

Sourced in the heart of the South American cocoa producing areas of either Peru or Ecuador, the beans form Bennetto chocolate are carefully cultivated by small scale farming groups who champion gender equality, young farmer training and reforestation in the Amazon. Bennetto then partners with a Swiss chocolate maker who offsets all CO2 produced by planting additional timber trees in the area.

The native birds of South America, gracing the recyclable packaging are to remind people there is delicate ecosystem that lies behind every chocolate bar.

This is chocolate to feel good about - certified organic, Fairtrade, carbon neutral and with simple natural ingredients.

Find out more on their website: http://www.bennettonaturalfoods.com.au

Program:

7.15pm: Doors open, free chocolate tasting

7.30pm: Free film screeening (87 min. duration)

9.00pm: Eco products and desserts available for purchase

Getting there:

The community centre is 5 mins walk from Kings Cross train station

There is free on-street parking in surrounding streets.

Accessibility:

Juanita Nielsen Community Centre is wheelchair accessible

Enquiries:

team@filmsforchange.com.au

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Thanks to our event sponsors for their generous support:

Juanita Nielsen Community Centre/ City Of Sydney

Bennetto Natural Foods Co.

http://www.bennettonaturalfoods.com.au

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MEET THE FILMMAKER - Ben Randall

Ben will be attending to the event to introduce the film, and meet and greet after the film.

Ben Randall is an Australian activist, author, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. Following the abductions of his friends from Vietnam in 2011, Ben founded 'The Human, Earth Project' to raise awareness of the global human trafficking crisis. His work has been seen by millions via new and traditional media (CNN, TEDx, VICE, Newsweek, Channel NewsAsia, etc). Ben spent almost a year living in Vietnam before, during, and after filming of 'Sisters for Sale', and has now returned home to Newcastle. His documentary 'Sisters for Sale' is now being expanded and released as both a series of books and podcast.