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The New Abolitionists

2022-10-21 · 98 min · ★ 8.0

Documentary · Crime

Filmmaker Christina Zorich follows abolitionists throughout Southeast Asia that have dedicated their lives to rescuing, rehabilitating, preventing and prosecuting those involved in human sex trafficking.

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Directors
Christina Zorich
Production companies
The New Abolitionists, LLC
Countries
Cambodia, Thailand, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Olympia DukakisOlympia DukakisSelf
Christina ZorichSelf
Christopher BarnesSelf
Eng VengSelf
Daniel VaupelSelf
Annie DieselbergSelf
Andrea AasenSelf

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