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Trafficked

Name: Trafficked
Director: Will Wallace
Released: 2017
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

5.5/10

Fair

2017

Director

Will Wallace

Runtime

104 minutes

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Trafficked creates a global perspective by featuring a diverse cast of American, Nigerian, and Indian women. This approach moves the story away from a purely Western-centric viewpoint, offering a broader look at systemic exploitation. The film challenges traditional gender roles by emphasizing the ability to act and solidarity of the three women, who transform from passive victims to active participants in their escape. However, the film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ characters and individuals with disabilities, leaving those dimensions of diversity unexplored. Additionally, while the film critiques global institutions, it does not deeply examine specific Western or social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Trafficked have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The focus is on the shared trauma and survival of the three female protagonists.

How does Trafficked portray gender?

Good

The film highlights the empowerment of three women, moving from passive victims to active participants in a daring escape. Their solidarity and strength are central to the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Trafficked?

Excellent

The film features a diverse cast of American, Nigerian, and Indian women, challenging a Western-centric perspective by addressing global systemic issues through a non-homogeneous group.

How does Trafficked represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story critiques global institutions' failures to protect vulnerable populations, focusing on human rights and survival rather than deconstructing specific social structures.

Does Trafficked include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The diverse cast of American, Nigerian, and Indian women provides a broad perspective on global systemic issues.
The narrative empowers the three women by highlighting their ability to act and solidarity.
The film avoids a narrow Western-centric lens through its intentional casting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
There is no depiction of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The narrative does not deeply examine specific Western or social institutions.

Official Synopsis

In this story inspired by real characters, three girls from America, Nigeria and India are trafficked through an elaborate global network and enslaved in a Texas brothel, and must together attempt a daring escape to reclaim their freedom.

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