Human Trafficking Film Attracts The Attention Of A Community

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / April 1, 2016 / On Monday, March 14, 2016 the film “Don’t Look Away” made its theatrical debut at the Enzian Theater in Maitland, FL. The film which focuses on the growing epidemic of human trafficking brought together community and business leaders of Central Florida for a private “invitation only” event to support a worthy cause.

Over 230 VIP guests packed the Enzian Theater in Maitland to watch the world premiere of “Don’t Look Away”. Guests in attendance included, Jerry Demmings (Orange County Sheriff), Kevin Beary (former Orange County Sheriff), Bishop John Noonam (Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando), Pastor Joel Hunter (Northland Church), as well as various other law enforcement officials and faith based community leaders. Cars aligned alongside South Orlando Avenue as police directed traffic into the filled parking lot of the one-screen theater. While inside, guests flooded the Enzian theater to capacity. The screening was met with success as the crowd applauded the film and lingered around the Enzian’s pavilion waiting for a chance to speak with the “Don’t Look Away” cast and pose for photographs.

The premiere of “Don’t Look Away” was the product of a two-year endeavor. Initially scheduled to be completed in a matter of three months, the film took a life of its own after the producers felt the issue was a much bigger problem that required more research, production, and distribution in order for the message to reach and inspire a mass audience.

“Don’t Look Away” is the brainchild of Stephen Morgan, a local filmmaker, who was inspired to write and direct a film about human trafficking after attending the Florida Abolitionist event “Set Free” that highlighted the issue. Morgan, along with filmmaking partner and producer of the film, Alex Couch decided to produce the film solely through tax-deductible contributions in order to make it available for free to the public. To make their vision a reality, the filmmaking duo enlisted the help of John Rivers (4 Rivers Restaurants), Eric and Diane Holm (Golden Corral), Mary Ann Morgan (Billings, Morgan & Boatwright), and Steven Frisch (Stevie Stacks Entertainment) who all joined hands to help produce the film in hopes that the fight against human trafficking grows stronger through “Don’t Look Away”.

Morgan believes that since young girls have been the biggest victims of human trafficking, it was paramount to keep teenagers in mind while making the film. Therefore, unlike other films that target societal issues, “Don’t Look Away” was made as a dramatic narrative movie instead of a documentary. Morgan and Couch cited a complexity dealing with an explicit issue like human trafficking, producing the film on an emotional level, while still presenting the issue in a non-graphic manner. The duo overcame this issue and produced the film in such a way to assist their goal of producing a widespread message. By creating the narrative in an implicit, yet realistic fashion, “Don’t Look Away” is accessible and suitable at schools, public events, and churches.

About “Don’t Look Away”: Don’t Look Away is centered around the sudden change of a young girl’s life after her boyfriend betrays her trust to lure her into the world of human trafficking. Our goal is to raise awareness for this issue by providing this film as a free tool for organizations, churches, and school systems to educate the public. If you would like to support us through a tax-deductible contribution, host a screening in your town, or find out how you can get involved, please visit www.dontlookawayfilm.com.

Contact:

Stephen Morgan
407-489-2104
Stephen@dontlookawayfilm.com

SOURCE: Don’t Look Away Film Incorporated

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