(Atlantic) The Atlantic Public Library, in partnership with the Family Crisis Support Network, will be hosting two free showings of a documentary about human trafficking in Iowa on Wednesday, January 21. The film will be shown at the American Legion Memorial Building (at the corner of Poplar and 2nd Street in Atlantic) at 1:30 pm and again at 6:00 pm. The facility is accessible and the public is invited to attend.
Since 2010, January has been recognized as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month to raise awareness about human trafficking and to educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime. During this month, governments, organizations, businesses, and private citizens all around the world are encouraged to learn more and raise awareness about human trafficking.
Gridshock is a documentary exposing the sex trafficking industry in Iowa. Vanessa McNeal, the filmmaker and survivor of sexual violence, explores the often-overlooked reality about why the sex trafficking industry thrives: there is a market for it. On the quest to learn more, Vanessa discovers who the buyers are and why they are often hidden and protected. The film features survivors of sex trafficking, local and federal law enforcement, advocates, politicians, and a recovering sex addict. In this documentary, what is hidden will come to light, even in Iowa.
In the case of inclement weather, the showings will be delayed one week to Wednesday, January 28. Please listen for community announcements on local radio stations or check the Atlantic Public Library’s website and Facebook page.
