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Did you know that slavery still exists?
I was shocked to learn that 27 million people around the world are enslaved today. As I began to research & understand the extent of modern slavery, I knew that I had to make a movie about it. People had to know. This injustice & cruelty had to stop.
“Kavi” is my USC thesis film. It’s a 19-minute fictional film about a young boy who wants to escape from the brick kiln where he is forced to work as a modern-day salve. “Kavi” will be the first fictional film of its kind to expose the reality of ‘bonded labor,’ a form of modern slavery.
The purpose is to motivate action through awareness. To such an end, I will collaborate with anti-slavery organizations that will link viewers to actual steps they can take to help end slavery. Additionally, this short film is the springboard to a feature length version for theatrical distribution.
You can help by watching Kavi, spreading the word that slavery still exists, & putting this issue on people’s radars through Facebook, Twitter, or any other means you have to communicate. Then take action by supporting & connecting with anti-slavery organizations write your elected representatives asking them to make the end of slavery a priority, & examine the supply chains of the companies and corporations you support with your daily purchases.
Gregg Helvey
