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Call + Response (2008)

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From the child brothels of Cambodia to the slave brick kilns of rural India, filmmaker Justin Dillon travels the globe to shed light on a simple but shocking fact: there are more slaves in the early-21st century than at any other point in human history. In 2007 alone, slave traders drew a bigger profit than Nike, Google, and Starbucks combined, and now a variety of luminaries including Daryl Hannah, Madeleine Albright, Julia Ormond, and Ashley Judd are doing their best to make the entire world

PG-13, 1 hr. 26 min.

Documentary, Musical & Performing Arts, Special Interest

Directed By: Justin Dillon

In Theaters: Oct 10, 2008 Wide

Fair Trade Pictures

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All in all, Call + Response makes alarmingly clear how ugly, pervasive and out-in-the-open the trade in humans for sex or labor often is, from the expected places -- Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia -- to our own backyard.

October 10, 2008 Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune

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Robert Abele

Chicago Tribune

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It's a documentary with its heart and its outrage in the right place.

October 9, 2008 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Neely Tucker

Washington Post

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Laced with the potent music of a dozen bands and solo artists, Call Response is an urgent call to arms in the war against modern slavery.

October 17, 2009 Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile

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Andrew L. Urban

Urban Cinefile

The piece is well-executed, and compiles some strong takes from folks that are calling out modern-day slavery and are determined to topple its infrastructure.

November 10, 2008 Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine

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Matthew Nestel

Boxoffice Magazine

How much impact Call + Response will have is anyone's guess. But when you see a 4-year-old sex slave, ignoring this crisis is no longer an option.

October 10, 2008 Full Review Source: Seattle Times

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Jeff Shannon

Seattle Times

Commendable if not compelling.

October 9, 2008 Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly

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Brian Miller

L.A. Weekly

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This documentary was amazing, but I prefered the music from Cold War Kids, they just so happen to be one of my favorite bands! but the message that this documentary expresses is that even during the 21st century, slavery is still alive and with over 27 million people in bondage around the world, this collection of

March 26, 2010

Geoff Oldham

After seeing the film, all I can do is spread the word about how horrible this issue of modern slavery is. This film was incredibly well done through the combination of real life stories, interesting and insightful interviews, and incredible music. I can not take this issue off of my heart until things start to

October 24, 2008

Tammy Smith

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