The issue is not DynCorp; trafficking in and exploitation of people, whether for labor or sexual services, is the problem.
Talented, persistent individuals from around the world are telling their stories in films that span an array of interests and issues -- and you can see the results at the Athena Film Festival.
You would think that, after World War II, Europe had seen all of the genocide it could stomach for a century or so. But, no, here came the Serbs in th...
The U.S. government goes into war-torn countries with a reputation for believing itself morally superior, enlightened crusaders for democracy and fairness. To be represented instead by people who abuse that position for their own economic gain is a perversion of purpose.
After seeing The Whistleblower, I contacted Kathryn Bolkovac, whose story is the basis of the movie, and interviewed her. Her answers speak for themselves, but also give such a sense of her persona, grit and determination.
The Whistleblower, presents an on the ground retelling of the story of Kathryn Bolkovac, a Nebraskan police officer (Rachel Weisz) who became part of the UN police team in post-war Bosnia.
Based on a true story, The Whistleblower is dark, grim and harrowing. It tells the tale of Kathy Bolkovac (Rachel Weisz), a Nebraska cop looking to make some big dough so she can afford to follow her children.
The Whistleblower is a compelling story of gutsy people in tough and compromising situations making decisions that aren't in their best personal interest.
If most Americans (those not involved in any aspect of the sex industry) think about prostitution, I would guess that we have two images of it -- glea...
"My favorite genre of movie -- if you could call it a genre, because there's not so many of them out there -- would be the ordinary woman doing the ex...
Based on the real life story of Nebraska cop Kathy Bolkovac, who gets a job with an international peacekeeping force in post-war Bosnia, The Whistleblower is a thriller about the lucrative trade of human trafficking.
I have always found cinema to be the best avenue for becoming better educated, and learning about human rights is no exception to that rule.
