Maine Human Trafficking Film

At Capture Humanity , we have a united desire to document, bring awareness to, and ultimately stop human trafficking. To continue using our creative influence to develop human trafficking exhibits, we rely on the support of generous donors who support our mission. 

By combining photography, videography, and storytelling to bring awareness to the many forms of human trafficking in an artistic but respectful way, we hope to:

•Empower survivors
•Engage with our audiences to challenge myths and misconceptions about human trafficking
•Foster dialogue about the root causes of human trafficking—and potential solutions

Our current project is a documentary film named Woman Rising.  The film takes a broad look at human trafficking in Maine through the lens of survivor Cary Stuart.  It is intended to educate Maine residents and policymakers, as well as encourage community engagement to challenge common myths about human trafficking.  Woman Rising cover topics including what human trafficking is, its impact on survivors, and potential solutions to the problem.

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Director Matilde Simas Statement: I directed and wrote this documentary film, “Woman Rising”, after working with Cary Stuart, an American sex trafficking survivor, over a two-year time frame, and in it, I strive to support Cary in reclaiming her truth, giving a voice to her resilience. In the film she reflects on her experience, the way it has impacted her, and the challenges of reintegration into society.  Trafficked into ‘the life’ at just 23 years old, Cary spent the next 7 years isolated, beaten, drugged, and moved between states, forced to sell herself night after night to meet the quotas set by her pimps. Despite enduring the most difficult of circumstances, Cary emerged from the horrors of trafficking strong and determined to rewrite her story. That’s what I wanted to emphasize in telling her story.​​​​​​​
Through sharing Cary’s story, I hope to empower other survivors, engage with my audience to challenge common myths about sex trafficking and prostitution and foster a dialogue about the root causes for sexual exploitation, namely the demand for commercial sex in the U.S.

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