SHINE Global Synopsis - "A charismatic activist leads a globally-regarded NGO that provides shelter and education for girls rescued from brothels in Northern Thailand. But as the filmmakers meet the girls and their families, discrepancies begin to emerge and the story takes an unexpected turn."

Indie Wire Review - "The Wrong Light: Lessons learned after being lured into a compelling (but not altogether true) story about human trafficking."

New York Times Review - “The Wrong Light” is an engrossing cautionary tale teaching one of philanthropy’s oldest lessons: Caveat emptor."

Rent or Buy - The Wrong Light is available on DVD and for purchase through iTunes.

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THE WRONG LIGHT

& ANTI-TRAFFICKING PHILANTHROPY: A CAUTIONARY TALE

In October 2015, SWAN hosted the Canadian premiere of the award-winning documentary The Wrong Light to kick off a community dialogue, "Anti-Trafficking Philantrophy: A Cautionary Tale."

WRONG LIGHT DOCUMENTARY:

‘The Wrong Light’ tells the riveting story of a charismatic activist who leads a globally-regarded anti-trafficking NGO in Northern Thailand that provides shelter and education to young girls rescued from brothels. But as the filmmakers embed themselves at the shelter and meet the girls and their families, discrepancies begin to emerge. While the filmmakers embark search for the truth and ensure the girls’ safety, the heroic tale takes a shocking turn and reveals a dark side of child advocacy behind the trafficking headlines.

THE WRONG LIGHT

& ANTI-TRAFFICKING PHILANTHROPY: A CAUTIONARY TALE

WRONG LIGHT DOCUMENTARY:

With gratitude for the wisdom of all First Peoples,

we acknowledge that we live & work on the stolen ancestral lands

of the Musqueam, Squamish & Tsleil-Waututh Nations.