Film about sex trafficking to show at Sea View

Hear the true story of two All-American teenage girls tricked into trafficking. Eighteen-year-old Brianna was an honor roll student, cheerleader and worked at a local café. Thirteen-year-old Lacy was an active member of her youth group, and a volunteer in her community.

Hear the true story of two All-American teenage girls tricked into trafficking. Eighteen-year-old Brianna was an honor roll student, cheerleader and worked at a local café. Thirteen-year-old Lacy was an active member of her youth group, and a volunteer in her community. “Chosen,” a 20-minute documentary, is designed to equip preteens and teens to protect themselves and others from being trapped in the horrific and violent sex industry. Do residents of San Juan County really need to be concerned that Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST) is occurring in the Pacific Northwest region?  Come and find out.

The community is invited to join a well-informed community conversation regarding this form of domestic violence. The film starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 at Sea View Theatre.

There will be a panel discussion with local and regional experts following the film. To see the trailer, go to www.sharedhope.org/chosen/.  The film is intended for PG-13 audiences. Admission is free.