SOLD
Director: Jeffrey D. Brown A release for Jaya International Theatrical release: April 1, 2016Adapted from the National Book Award Nominated novel by Patricia McCormick. SOLD is the unforgettable story of Lakshmi, who risks everything for freedom after being trafficked from a peaceful, rural village in Nepal to the gritty brothels of Kolkata, India. Through one extraordinary girl’s story, SOLD illustrates the brutality of child trafficking, a horrifying crime experienced by an estimated 3 million girls every year around the globe. SOLD is both a call to action, and a testament to the power and resilience of the human spirit.
A harrowing but necessary look at the global sex trade, handled with grace.New York Times
Gillian Anderson gives a grounded, powerful performance.The Guardian
An urgent and affecting drama that refuses to look away.Village Voice