Humbled to share with all of you that California's Forgotten Children documentary has received broadcast distribution through the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) in association with Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) nationwide. If you would like the film to screen on your community PBS station, please get in touch with me, and we can approach them together to host a screening. screenings@californiasforgottenchildren.com
SCREENINGS, PANELS, TRANINGS, AND WEBINARS
"California's Forgotten Children" documentary team are thrilled to be a part of the July 30th, 7PM EST United Nation Association World Day Against Trafficking hosted by the United States Human Rights and Women Affinity groups, focusing. It is our sincere hope that you will join us in engaging in meaningful discussions around this global movement.
By listening to the insights and experiences shared by experts and advocates, we can collectively work towards preventing human trafficking, supporting survivors, and passionately advocating for the protection of human rights.
Together, we can make a difference in this pressing humanitarian cause.
By listening to the insights and experiences shared by experts and advocates, we can collectively work towards preventing human trafficking, supporting survivors, and passionately advocating for the protection of human rights.
Together, we can make a difference in this pressing humanitarian cause.
In-Person
January 26th, 2022 1pm PST 2303 Trower Ave, Napa, CA Host: Napa County Child Welfare Free |
In-Person
January 28th, 2022 7pm PST Regal Theater in Visalia, CA Host: Tulare County Child Abuse Prevention Council |
PAST SCREENINGS
WE ARE GRATEFUL TO HAVE COLLABORATED WITH SO MANY AMAZING ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND THE WORLD!
November 18th, 2020
Virtual Screening in Strafford, Pennsylvania Hosted by Cabrini University The Barbara and John Jordon Center serves as a resource for teachers, leaders, and others to work toward ending violence in the lives of women, men, and children. |
Tuesday, July 14th, 2020Victims of human trafficking experience high rates of violent injury, reproductive health complications, and many mental health sequelae. As such, they often interface with health providers, who have a chance to intervene. It is extremely important for health care providers to be trained to recognize the possible indicators of human trafficking and to know how to respond to best get survivors on a path towards healing.
In partnership with the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland and Survivor Healing, Advising and Dedicated to Empowerment (S.H.A.D.E) Movement, join us for a virtual screening of "California's Forgotten Children" documentary. The Children’s team aims to support young people at risk for or impacted by human trafficking to promote health and safety. S.H.A.D.E. consultants have been instrumental in leading trainings for health care professionals on offering trauma-informed care. This showing of "California's Forgotten Children" documentary is a benefit and will donate 50% of net ticket sales to S.H.A.D.E. to help support survivors of human trafficking. Any additional donation you give will 100% go for survivor advocates at the S.H.A.D.E. Movement to train health care providers at U.C.S.F. Benioff Children's Hospital - Oakland how best to serve vulnerable patients and to partner on health initiatives. On the Panel discussion will be Time 100 Most Influential People Withelma "T" Ortiz Walker Pettigrew, Lela Bachrach, MD, MS Attending Physician Adolescent Medicine, Joanna La Torre, MSW, ASW Medical Social Worker, Mrs. Saraí Smith-Mazariegos CSEC/DST Trainer, Consultant, and director of the documentary Melody Miller. |
ABOUT THE PANELISTS
Withelma “T” Ortiz Walker Pettigrew, is a Professional Orator, Human Rights Activist, and Motivational Personality. T is a leading force in advocating for the civil and social rights of all people, with a previous expertise in highlighting the intersectionality between the child welfare system and domestic human trafficking.
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Dr. Lela Bachrach works with the department of adolescent medicine at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. She leads UBCHO’s multidisciplinary professional group dedicated to ending human trafficking and supporting survivors from a trauma-informed, public health perspective.
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Sarai Smith-Mazariegos is the Founder of S.H.A.D.E. Movement, a survivor led organization. She has been helping high risk youth in various capacities for over a decade. Sarai is a specialist in crisis intervention and trauma informed care services for women and children who are at risk or have experience sexual abuse.
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Joanna La Torre, MSW, ACSW provides integrated behavioral health for youth in Federally Qualified Health Center, diabetes clinic, and gender clinic. She provides case management, therapeutic interventions, coordination of care, and linkage to persistently and chronically underserved communities.
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Melody C. Miller is the director and executive producer of California's Forgotten Children documentary. She is a filmmaker and cinematographer who works to make a positive impact in the world by making narrative films and documentaries.
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Friday, June 26th, 2020 - Sunday, June 28th, 2020
In partnership with the Survivor Alliance UK CIC, join us for a virtual screening of "California's Forgotten Children" documentary to fundraise for their leadership programs empowering survivors to advocate on their own behalf and lead community-based solutions for themselves. This film screening is the kick-off event for Survivor Alliance's Half Marathon Run for Freedom Campaign.
"California's Forgotten Children" documentary will donate 50% of net ticket sales to Survivor Alliance UK CIC and any additional donation you give will 100% go to also help a survivor of human trafficking by providing transportation, mobile communication, books, leadership manuals, leadership workshops, and survivors to host communities meetings. After the film screening, we play a recorded discussion with the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Survivor Alliance Minh Dang and director of the documentary Melody Miller. |
Friday, June 12th, 2020
In partnership with the Valley Crisis Center of Merced County, join us for a virtual screening of "California's Forgotten Children" documentary to fundraise to help youth who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation, sexual assault, domestic violence, and homelessness.
"California's Forgotten Children" documentary will donate 50% of net ticket sales to Valley Crisis Center to help services provided to youth in need. Any additional donation you give will 100% go to also help a child, a young adult, or family by providing food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and education supplies. After the screening, we will be hosting a live Zoom Q&A at 12pm with Valley Crisis Center's Victim Program Specialist Gameelah Alsamah, Chief Deputy DA of Merced County Tyson McCoy, Merced County Sheriff Sergeant Clint Landrum, and Melody Miller the director of the film. If you cannot make the live event, the film will be available for 24 hours after the live Q&A with a recording of the panel discussion. If you cannot make the live event, the film will be available to view for 24 hours after the live Q&A with a recording of the panel discussion. |
District Attorney Nancy O’Malley has served as the chief law enforcement officer in Alameda County since being appointed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors in September 2009. She is a nationally recognized expert in issues involving violence against women, violence against persons with disabilities, and interpersonal violence including sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, stalking, and human exploitation and trafficking. She serves in an office with a national reputation for excellence dating back to former District Attorney and United States Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren. DA O’Malley carries out this proud legacy as the first woman to serve as Alameda County’s elected District Attorney, and as a leader known throughout California and the country for her innovation and vision. Her office is advancing anti-trafficking strategies statewide through its' nonprofit H.E.A.T. Watch and the H.E.A.T. Institute. Since 2006, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has prosecuted 46% of human trafficking cases in California with an 86% conviction rate.
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Melody C. Miller is a filmmaker who works to make a positive impact in the world by making narrative films and documentaries. She graduated from the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television and has won various film awards nationwide, including The Motion Picture Association of America Award and Women in Film Award. An advocate for women and children's rights, Melody has dedicated from the start of her career making films that amplify the voices and stories of causes she cares about. She has gone above and beyond to not only create empowering films but creating a movement of change. While volunteering for a local non-profit Melody Miller found out that students in her high school were being trafficked. Using her skills in filmmaking, she embarked on a mission to raise awareness and give communities the tools and the knowledge to combat this scourge. Before graduating from university, she brought together 100 influential artists and 20 organizations to join her in the fight to end trafficking by making California's Forgotten Children. After years of hard work, she completed the film, and Melody continues to work on spreading its message every day.
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Thursday, February 13th, 2020 - BILLINGS, MONTANA
Hosted by Standing Buffalo Strong, Billings Urban Indian Health & Wellness Center, and Native American Development Corporation. Time: 6:00 Location: Petro Theatre, 1500 University Dr, Billings, MT 59101 Tickets available at door. Billings Urban Indian Health & Wellness Center create a model of premier health and wellness services; increasing life expectancy through accessible, culturally appropriate health care. |
Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 - FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm Location: 3475 Soliere Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Hosted by Northland Family Help Center, Flagstaff Initiative Against Trafficking, Christ's Church Flagstaff Tickets: Upon Donation at door Northland Family Help Center's mission is to provide safe haven, advocacy, counseling, and education to promote and restore healthy relationships. |
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - MERCED, CALIFORNIA
Hosted by University of California, Merced Time: 5:30pm Location: Arts and Computational Sciences, University of California, Merced, CA 95343 Q and A with Gameelah Alsamah, Victim Program Specialist at Valley Crisis Center, Lt. Daniel Foss of Madera Police Dept. & founder of OLIVE a community funded nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking. Janet Ruscoe MSN, RN- Vice President/Chief Nurse Executive Officer & Merced Dignity Health Human Trafficking Counsel Chairman. UC Merced Prevention Education oversees intervention outreach related to the ending the public health issues of interpersonal violence, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking. |
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - Woodland, CALIFORNIA
Hosted by Yolo County District Attorney's Office Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Woodland Community & Senior Center, 2001 East St, Woodland, CA 95776 To register contact Jennifer Davis (530) 666-8372, or jennifer.davis2@yolocounty.org. Yolo County District Attorney's Office goal is to educate and inform our communities; prevent victimization; and promote the work and spirit of those who work in the criminal justice system by connecting and engaging with the community. |
Friday, January 31, 2020 - LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Hosted by UCLA, TFT, and LA Stop The Traffik Location: James Bridges Theater 235 Charles E Young Drive East Los Angeles, CA 90095 Time: Doors open at 4:00pm, Film starts at 5pm. Food and beverages provided. Q and A with Rachel Thomas and Melody Miller UCLA advances knowledge, addresses pressing societal needs and creates a university enriched by diverse perspectives where all individuals can flourish. |
Friday, January 31, 2020 - GARDNERVILLE, NEVADA PREMIERE
Hosted by Washoe Tribal Government Location: 828 Me Hu Street, Gardnerville, NV 89460 Time: Doors open at 5:30pm The mission of the Washoe Tribal Governement is to continuously improve the life and well being of its members. |
Saturday, January 11, 2020 - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Hosted by University of Louisville and Coalition for the Homeless Location: University of Louisville Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium, 106 W Brandeis Ave, Louisville, KY 40292 The Kent School of Social Work addresses complex social problems through education, research and service to create a just and better world. |
Friday, January 17th, 2020 - SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
Time: 12:00pm–2:00pm Presented by The South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking in partnership with the Santa Clara County Department of Children and Family Services Located at the Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium,70 West Hedding, San Jose, CA 95116 The South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking (SBCEHT) is the local effort that responds to human trafficking in the counties of Santa Clara and San Benito in California. Utilizing a victim-centered approach, we are strengthening local capacity to respond to and identify human trafficking survivors. |
Monday, January 13, 2020 - SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
Time: 1:30pm Hosted by California Department of Social Services PRIVATE SCREENING FOR STAFF ONLY The California Department of Social Services Child Trafficking Response Unit and Commercially Sexually Exploited Children program provides support to child welfare and probation agencies in all 58 counties in California to meet federal and state requirements to screen and assess the needs of children at-risk or victims of CSEC. |
Thursday, January 9, 2020 - FRESNO, CA
Time: 6:30pm–8:10pm Hosted by Madera County Child Abuse Prevention Council Location: Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX 250 Paseo del Centro, Fresno, CA, United States, 93720 The MCCAPC strives to build a statewide network of individuals, public policymakers and collaborative agencies dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in all its forms. |
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Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 - LIVINGSTON, CA
Time: 5:30pm–7:30pm Hosted by Valley Crisis Center Location: Livingston High School Library 1617 Main St, Livingston, CA 95334 Free Screening Valley Crisis Center is dedicated to providing services to people in Merced County affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Valley Crisis Center provides assistance for those impacted by abuse such as one on one peer counseling, support groups, legal advocacy and emergency shelter services. |
Monday, November 18, 2019 - SAN JOSE, CA
Time: 3:30pm–6:00pm Hosted by San Jose State University School of Social Work Title IV-E Child Welfare Program SWGSA Location: MLK Library Room 225 , 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 951 Q and A with Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children's Services FREE SCREENING |
Saturday, November 9th, 2019 - FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
Time: 3:30pm to 5:30pm Location: Cline Library on the Northern Arizona University campus 1001 Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Hosted by Northland Family Help Center Tickets: Upon Donation at door Northland Family Help Center's mission is to provide safe haven, advocacy, counseling, and education to promote and restore healthy relationships. |
Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 - JOPLIN, MISSOURI
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm Hosted by RISE Coalition Location: Missouri Southern State University, Corley Auditorium 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801 Tickets: Free The RISE Coalition works with organizations and agencies within the four states area to increase public awareness through community collaboration and education, to identify human trafficking cases, and to connect identified victims with comprehensive social and medical services. |
Friday, September 20th, 2019 - BILLINGS, MONTANA
Hosted by the Montana International Film Festival Time: 5:30pm Q and A Panel Discussion with Director of film Melody Miller, Time Magazines 100 Most Influential People In The World Ambassador T Ortiz Walker Pettegrew, FBI Special Agent Brandon Walter, Assistant United States Attorney Zeno Baucus, and the Co-Found/Co-Chair of the Yellowstone County Area Human Trafficking Task Force Penny Ronning. MINT Film Festival works to connect people through film from around the world to deliver a world-class experience of film and art. With a poetic meeting of sound, image and story, the best cinema distills the complexity of our world down to a relatable expression and celebrates the humanity in all its joyous and painful manifestations. |
Thursday, August 22, 2019 - LATHROP, CALIFORNIA
Hosted by Chest of Hope Location: Prayer Valley Family Worship Church, 14172 Avon ave Lathrop, CA 95330 Time: 5:45 pm Chest of Hope supports orphans and women who had experienced domestic violence globally by fundraising, education, intervention and support to individuals and families. |
CAPITOL HILL
California's Forgotten Children documentary has been approved by the United States Senate to screen on Capitol Hill and invite Congress to see the film. Please join us for a special free screening of the film Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 at 04:30 pm to 7:30 pm in SD-106 in the Dirksen Senate Building and listen to the stories of survivors.
By joining the screening, you, along with our national partners, ambassadors, and the nationwide advocacy community will spark an important conversation about child sex trafficking and empower a movement of advocates to address this epidemic by supporting survivors on their path to freedom.
California's Forgotten Children documentary has been approved by the United States Senate to screen on Capitol Hill and invite Congress to see the film. Please join us for a special free screening of the film Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 at 04:30 pm to 7:30 pm in SD-106 in the Dirksen Senate Building and listen to the stories of survivors.
By joining the screening, you, along with our national partners, ambassadors, and the nationwide advocacy community will spark an important conversation about child sex trafficking and empower a movement of advocates to address this epidemic by supporting survivors on their path to freedom.
Saturday, June 1st - Redwood City, California
Hosted by Before Our Eyes and BraveMaker Film Festival Location: Redwood City Public Library 1044 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA 94063 Time: 2:00 PM Free Screening Before Our Very Eyes is a human trafficking awareness campaign to reach people who know very little about the issue and to fight it right here in our own neighborhoods. |
Friday, May 24th - Atwater, California
Hosted by Valley Crisis Center Location: Buhach Colony High School, 1800 N. Buhach Rd, Atwater, CA 95301 Time: 6:00 PM Free Screening Valley Crisis Center is dedicated to providing services to people in Merced County affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking such as one on one peer counseling, support groups, legal advocacy and emergency shelter services. |
Friday, May 17th, 2019 - Dublin, Ireland Hosted by Facebook Private screening to educate Facebook Staff at headquarters in Ireland. Q and A with Ambassador Minh Dang Private screening to to train an international staff in protecting at-risk people from real-world harm at Facebook headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and work with Ambassador Minh Dang to develop solutions. |
Wednesday, May 1st - IDAHO PREMIERE
Hosted by Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition Location: The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W Main St, Boise, ID 83702 Time: 5:30 The Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition works alongside community members in providing awareness, education, services, and safe housing for victims of human trafficking. This screening was help to help fundraise for Idaho's very first safe home. |
Sunday, April, 28th, 2019 - Orinda, California
Hosted by EdVenture Partners Location: Temple Isaiah Adult Lounge, 945 Risa Road Lafayette, CA 94549 Time: 4:30 to 6:30pm EdVenture Partners builds academic partnerships to address social impact, marketing communications, sales and other business-related challenges for Fortune 500s, governments and trade associations. |
Wednesday, May 1st - Rocklin, CALIFORNIA
Hosted by STAND UP PLACER Location: Sierra College, 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95677 Time: 11:00 AM AND 5:00 PM Stand Up Placer provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Placer County. |
Tuesday April, 16th, 2019 - Woodland, California
Hosted by Yolo Foster Care, Woodland Community College, Yuba Community College District Location: 2300 E. Gibson Rd., Woodland, CA 95776 Time: Evening Free Screening The Woodland Community College Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) program serves Yolo County foster parents, kinship/relative care providers, and individuals interested in becoming foster parents or in adopting a child. |
Saturday, April 13th, 2019
Hosted by Rebirth Homes, Operation Transformation, and Water of Life Community Church Fundraiser for Rebirth Homes, a local residential program that houses women ready to exit human trafficking. Location: 7625 East Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336 Time: 10:00 am Rebirth Homes, women receive high-level care in trauma therapy and group counseling, job skill training, and education. The film screening was help as a fundraiser for a safe home. |
Thursday, April 11th, 2019 - San Mateo, CA
Hosted by Rape Trauma Services Location: San Mateo, CA Time: 6:00pm Free Screening RTS provides comprehensive sexual assault services for survivors and their loved ones while working in the community to prevent sexual assault, end cycles of violence, and educate residents and providers about sexual violence and other kinds of abuse. |
Saturday, April 6th, 2019 - Chicago, Illinois
Hosted by California's Forgotten Children, Doc Films, and University of Chicago, Illinois Fundraiser to help Nikolaos Al-Kahdra's HIV/AIDS medical bills. Location: 1212 E 59th St # 3, Chicago, IL 60637 Time: 4:00pm Q and A with Ambassador Nikolaos Al-Kahdra |
Friday, March 15th, 2019 - La Miranda, California Hosted by Biola University Location: Mayers Auditorium, 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 90639 Time: 7:00pm Free Screening |
MONTANA PREMIERE
Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 - Missoula, Montana Hosted in partnership with Missoula Urban Indian Health Center, University of Montana Police Department, and the Missoula Human Trafficking Task Force. Location: The Roxy Theater, 718 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59801 Time: 7:00 PM Tickets: $5 |
Wednesday, January 24th, 2019 - California
Hosted by the Day Star Mentoring & CSEC Education and Catholic Charities of the East Bay Location: 3718 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619 Time: 6:30pm-9pm Free Screening |
Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 - Sacramento, California
Hosted by My Sisters House, the District Attorney of Sacramento County, and The Soroptimist International Sierra Nevada Region Location: 5770 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822 Time: 6:00 PM Free Screening |
PANELISTS
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO DISTRICT ATTORNEY NANCY O'MALLEY, HEAT WATCH INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM RIGHTS LAB, SURVIVOR ALLIANCE, SNOWDROP PROJECT, BROADWAY CINEMA FOR SPONSORING A PART OF THE EVENT.
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PANELISTS / ORGANIZATIONS PRESENT
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
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October 4th , 2018
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Chagrin Cinemas A 8200 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 Q&A with dir. Melody Miller |
October 5th, 2018
3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Chagrin Falls Township Hall 83 N Main St Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 Q&A with dir. Melody Miller |
PANELISTS
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There is a planned after-party event where community members, business owners, government officials, teachers, can meet non-profits and survivor leaders to develop solutions, collaborations, and provide aid to the community to end commercial sexual exploitation, and support survivors.
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Sacramento Premiere
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