The film “The Whistleblower” was screened yesterday at the UN The film "The Whistleblower" was screened yesterday at the UN followed by a panel discussion addressing the issue of sex trafficking in post-war Bosnia. Directed by first time filmmaker Larysa Kondracki and inspired by actual events the film tells the story of Kathryn Bolkovac, an American police officer who uncovers a scheme by contractors and peacekeepers paying for prostitutes and participating in sex-trafficking. … [Read more...]
The ‘Whistleblower’ – real life story of post-war Bosnia
October 18, 2011 by Team Celebration
Filed Under: AMERICAN [U.S.A.], CANADIAN, EUROPE, FEATURED EVENTS, Government Speaks to our Women, INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO, NORTH AMERICA, WOMEN GENDER EQUITY ISSUES, WORLD EVENTS Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, Academy Award® winner Rachel Weisz, David Strathairn, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, Larysa Kondracki, Monica Bellucci, real life story of post-war Bosnia, sex slaves, sex trafficking, Take Action, The 'Whistleblower', Toronto International Film Festival, U.N.’s Human Rights High Commission, UNTV / SAMUEL GOLDWYN FILMS, Vanessa Redgrave, women in sex trade, women in war, women taking action, women.
